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OLDG£NT."ANbPmY WHOISYOUR FRIEND WITH THE COFFEE POT?" .S'/M/iaSoV'.
That? OH! he's my fag-he cetsme my breakeastand such like-but I
Stout Party {who suffers much fro7V heat and fias ini
atteivpted tocqnceal himself ). Oh.Tbelieve we are eng/
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/I LATE ARRIVAL.
1 NO, SIR! MISSUS-S FArxY EALL, SIR. WERE LAST TOOSDAV SIR."
SNUFFED OUT.
MY EYE, TOMMY 1 IF ERE AINT THE SCOTCHMAN HOUT CF THE SNUFF SHOP
A TAI-.IN' A V.'ALK."
yohn Lcccli s PichiJ-cs of Life and Character,
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THE TEST OF GALLANTRY.
Conductor, "will any gznt be so qood as for to take this young ladv
IN HIS lap?"
ENCOURAGING.
Old Gentleman, "i want some shaving soap, my good lad."
Boy. "YES, sir, HERE'S AN HARTICLE I CAN RECOMMEND. FOR I ALV.'AYS USE
IT MYSELF'."
-Miiii^'^^^-t^Mk
TAKING IT COOLLY.
Old Gent, "now, th-:n. caoman, how much to th: strand?"
Cabman, "srx shillin!"
Old G^nt. "THAT'S TOO much "
Cabman, "well: what you please: its too hot to dcput: a:out trifles."
DID YOU EVER?
Old Gentleman (pol.tctyi. "Oh, conductor] i shall feel greatly obliged
to you if you would proceed, for I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT IN THE STRAND,
AND I AM AFRAID I SHALL BE TOO LATE."
Conductor (slamming (/is door;, "go on, jimi heres an old cove a
CUSSIN AND A SWEARING LIKE ANY THNKMI
From fhc Collection of ''Mr. Piiiichl' 1842 — 1864.
^VH/!7 IHEi SAID TO THEMSELVES.
Honourable Mr. Fitirile. "i wish that conceited ass. faddle, would goi"
Captain Faddle. "that stupid idiot, fiddle, never knows when he'S in the way:'
Rich Widow. "I shall be uncommonly glad when both of these simpletons take their departure,"
PROPRIETY.
persons represented, sarah-jane. matilda
Si'oie — Canil'liii Tcr.L'ii.
Sarah-Jane. "OH! you 'orrid dreadful story! i didnt,"
Matilda, "you did now. for i see him, i see him kiss yer.
AND HERE HAVE I BIN ENGAGED TO TOMMY PRICE FOR YEARS, AND
NEVER SO MUCH AS WALKED ARM-IN-ARM WITH HIM I"
A COURT DRESS.
"OH! JUST AINT PEOPLE PROUD WHAT HAVE GOT PAIRASOLES 1 "
John LcecJis Pictures of Life and Character.
A VALUABLE ANIMAL.
Gentleman (fond of doss). "Sagaoioug? oh, very: why. he never sees an old gentleman, but
HE PULLS OFF HIS HAT AND RUNS AWAY WITH IT. HE'LL FETCH A DUCK OFF A POND ; AND HE'S SUCH
A NOTION OF TAKING CARZ OF HIMSELF THAT HE COSTS ME FULL A GUINEA A WEEK FOR THE LEGS OF
MUTTON HE STEALS."
CRUEL!
Snob. '"AVE A CIGAR. C0ACHEE7"
Swell Busman. 'NO, thak'kee— i only smoke
TOBACCER] "
FASHIONABLE INTELLIGENCE.
THE JOYS OF OCEAN.
Policeman, "hai thats the way you orink the deer when youre
SENT OF A HERRAIID?"
Genius, "and the right way too— aint it?"
Smith. "WELL, BROWN! THIS IS BETTER THAN BEING STEWED UP IN A RAILWAY!
EH 7"
Bro.yn (faintly j. "OH-im-measuradly superior."
From /he Collection of ''Mr. Punchi' 1842 — 1864.
UNFEELING OBSERVATION.
Vulgar Little Boy. "OH. look here, bill: here's a poor boy bin and had the
HINFLUENZA, AND NOW HE'S BROKE OUT ALL OVER BUTTONS AND RED STRIPES"
IN FOR IT.
■HALLO, SIR I ARE YOU AWARE YOU RE TRESPASSING THERE'?
THE CORRECT MODE OF RIDING IN ROTTEN ROW.
GALLOP AS HARD AS YOU CAN AMONGST THE LADIES. IT CREATES A SENSATION 1 1
John LeccJi s Pichtres of Life and Characier.
A HACK FOR THE DAY.
St3ble-Keepsr (to little Osnt). "set to kicking, and thin ooLTro into a shop: did he. now? ah' he always was a hciit-arted 'oss"
SPORTING EXTRAORDINARY -THE OLD DOG POINTS CAPITALLY.
"I tell YER what it is, SAM! ir THIS FOOL OF A DOC IS OOINQ TO STAND STILL LIKE THIS HERE IN EVERY FIELD HE COMES TO, WE MAY AS
WELL SHUT UP SHOP, FOR WE SHAN'T FIND NO PARTRIOQES."
From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl^ 1842— 1S64.
THE GREENWICH DINNER. -A CONVIVIAL MOMENT.
Gentleman (under the influence of White Bait i. "well, old fella— reklect—preshent company dine here with me every Monday, Thursday, an-
SAT'DY— FRIDAY — NO— TOOSDAY. THURSDAY, AND SATDY— M;ND AN' DON' FORGET— I SAY— WHAT A GOOD FELLA YOU ARE— GREATEST 'STEEM AND REGARD
FOR YOU, OLD FELLA": '
STRONG ASSERTION.
Omnibus Driver (^ddKising another). "YOu-re a pretty fellow, you are. you call yourself a man? why,
I'VE SEEN A BETTER MAN THAN YOU MADE OUT OF TEA-LEAVES 1"
loJiii Lecclis Pictures of Life and Character
ALARMING SYMPTOMS AFTER EATING BOILED BEEF
AND COOSEBERR'' PIE.
Little Boy. "OH, lor, mar, i feel just exactly as if my jacket was
BUTTONED,"
VERY FINE FRUIT.
Newsp.^pel^ Boy (reads). "A gentleman in the n-e-i-g-h - neighbourhood
OP has at the present time several enormous gooseberries in his
GARDEN, WHICH MEASURE TEN INCHES IN C-l-H-CIR C-U-M-CUM F-E-R-FER E-N-C-E-
ENCE CIRCUMFERENCE. AND ARE OF THE A-S-AS ASTON ASTONISHING WEIGHT OF
THREE HOUNCES HEACH '
H.s Friend ■'Oh. what whoppers' woulont i like a pinti"
A PHILOSOPHER.
Harriet. "STi sti sti dear me, now. ive oroken my comb, and all my back
HAIR'S come down, WHAT WITH GRUSHINO. AND DRESSING. AND CURLING. AND ONE
THING AND THE OTHER. WHAT A PLAQUE ONE'S HAIR IS TO DE SURE I"
YounK Fellow, "well. Harriet, we are all bothered with something, look at
us MEN; WE HAVE TO SHAVE EVERY MORNING. SUMMER AND WINTER T'
^ ^==^c^^^^-?r—
MATERNAL SOLICITUDE
Mamma, ■■georginai georgina!"
Georgina. "well. ma. how you do fidget one!"
Mamma. " shoulders, my love : shoulders i pray hold yourself up.
YOU'RE stooping again dreadfully."
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From the Co I lee (ion of ''Mr. Pimehl' 1842—1864.
ALARMING OCCURRENCE.
Chorus of Unprotected Females conductor; stop: conductor i omnibus-man i heres a gentleman had an accident and brok£ a jar of leeches,
AND THEY'RE ALL OVER THE OMNIBUS!"
FANCY PORTRAIT.
THE INDIVIDUAL WHO SENDS A FIFTY-POUND
NOTE FOR UNPAID INCOME-TAX TO THE
CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER.
VERY FINE TALKING!
• NOW, THEN, SIR, JUMP UP ON THE ROOF, AND LOOK SMABP, PUEASE, 6IR, HERE'S T'OTHER BUS A-COMINa"
John Leech's Pielures of Life and Characler.
HOW TO SUIT THE TASTE.
Waiter. "Gent in no 4 likes a holder and a thinner wine, does he?
I WONDER HOW HELL LIKE THIS BIN?"
MAKING THE MOST OF IT.
^■^Sia^,. —
AN AFFAIR OF IMFORTANCE.
Harriet. "OH! I'M SO olao you are come, blanche i ive been so perplexed i could
SCARCELY SLEEP ALL NIGHT."
fl/anc/ie. "wklli what is it. dear?"
Harriet, "why. i don't know whether to have my new merino frock violet or
dark blue I"
A LONDON GENT ABROAD.
Scene — .-/ Cafe in Paris.
London Gent. "Garconoi tas de corfeei"
Garfon. •' BIEN, M'SIEU'— VOULO YOU LIKE TO SEE ZEE 'TIMES'?"
tondon Gent. " hang the feller i now, i wonder how the doose he
FOUND Out I WAS AN ENGLISHMAN I"
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From ihe Collection of ''Mr. PnncJil' 1842—1864.
ROMANCE AND REALITY.
Beautiful Being rtvho is all soul). "How grand, how solemn, dear Frederick, this is: i really think the ocean is more beautiful under this ASPECT
THAN UNDER ANY OTHER!"
freclenck (who has about as much poetry in him as a Codfish ). -hm— ah! yes. peh-waps. by the way, blanche— there's a fella swimping, S'POSE we ask
HIM IF HE CAN GET US SOME PWAWNS FOR BWEAKFAST TO-MOWAW MORNING?"
SYMPTOMS OF WET WEATHER.
PITY THE SORROWS OF THE POOR POLICE.
Tom, "HOLLO, SAM. WHAT THE JUICE ARE YOU CARRYING OF?"
Sam. "'CLARISSA arlo.' for missis."
"LOR, SOOSAN: hows a feller to eat meat SUCH WEATHER AS THIS? NOW, A BIT O' PICKLEO
salmon and COWCUMBER, or a lobster salad MIGHT DO."
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JoJui Leech's Piclures of Life and Character.
THE DERBY EPIDEMIC.
GENTLEMEN,
OWING TO SUDDEN AND VERY SEVERE INDISPOSITION. I REGRET TO SAY
THAT I SHALL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE OFFICE TO-DAY. I HOPE, HOWEVER.
TO BE ABLE TO RESUME MY DUTIES TO-MORROW.
I AM, GENTLEMEN.
YOURS VERY OBEDIENTLY.
PHILIP COX.
HOW TO GET RID OF A GRATIS PATIENT.
■SO YOU'VE TAKEN ALL YOUR STUFF, AND DON'T FEEL ANY BETTER,
EH 7 WELL, THEN, WE MUST ALTER THE TREATMENT, YCU MUST GET YOUR
HEAD SHAVED , AND IF YOU WILL CALL HERE TO-MOHROW ABOUT ELEVEN,
MY PUPIL HERE WILL PUT A SETON IN THE BACK OF YOUR NECK.'
THE FISH DINNER.
A HIGHLAND GAME IN A LONDON STREET.
•■THE WHITEBAIT SEEM VERY LARGE, WAITER?"
"YES, SIR; VERY FINE AT PRESENT, 3IR,"
PORTRAIT OF THE BOY WHO WON THE PRIZE FOR "PUTTING A STONE"
THROUGH A WINDOW.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842— 1864.
k QUIET WEED.
Guard. "Some one been smoking, i think?"
Passenger. 'What! smoking i that's very reprehensible perhaps it was the clerical gentleman who has just got out of the next
COMPARTMENT"
PRODIGIOUS!
Schoolmistress, "you see. my love— if i puncture this india-rubber ball it
WILL COLLAPSE, DO YOU UNDERSTAND?"
Ch:ld. "OH, YES. I UNDERSTAND — IF YOU PRICK IT. IT WILL GO SQUASH."
BLESS THE BOY!
Old Lady. "now. arthur. which will you have? some of this nice puddino, or
SOME JAM TART?"
Juvenile. "NO pastry, thank-ye, aunt, ct spoils ones wine so, i dont mind
A DEVILLED BISCUIT. THO'. BY-AND-BY, WITH MY CLARET."
lOld Lady turns all manner of colours.
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John LeecJis Picttires of Life and Character.
HOOKING AND EYEING.
Ansel n3 (the Wife of his Bussum ). "well, edwin, if you can't
MAKE THE 'TH NGS,' AS YOU CALL THEM, MEET, YOU NEED NOT SWEAR
SO. IT'S REALLY QUITE DREADFUL."
A GAY YOUNG FELLOW.
Young Rapid. "YOU are quite sure this is the correct dress for a
YOUNG FELLOW OF THAT PERIOD. EH?"
Mr. Noses, "oh, perfectly correct, sir; and really looks splendid
ON YER.'"
"DE GUSTIBUS," &c., &c.
Snip. "THATS a sweet thino for a waistcoat, sir. a"nd would LOOIC
uncommon well upon you, sir I"
JEALOUSY.
Betrothed (who does not Odnce the Polkn) " i should like to punch
HIS HEAD— A conceited OEAST I "
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842— 1864.
A BON-BON FROM A JUVENILE PARTY.
Alfred, "i say, frank, arent you going to have sof.'E supper?"
Frank. "A— not at present, i shall wait till the women leave the room.'
SPECULATORS.
A PROFESSIONAL MAN.
"THIS AINT such a WERRY BAD IDEA. IS IT. JIM? HERE'S THE GREAT DIDDLESEX
WRITES TO ME FOR FIVE BOB ON A HUNDRED AN' FIFTY SHARES ; AND, TO SAVE
TROUBLE, VANTS THE NAME OF MY SOLIOTUR."
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Medical Student, "well, old fellow, so you've -passed' at last."
Consulting Surgeon. "YES; but i dont get much practice, somehov/-
ALTHOUGH I AM NEARLY ALWAYS AT HOME. IN CASE ANY ONE SHOULD CALL."
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John LeecJis Pictures of Life and Character.
PUTTING HIS FOOT IN IT.
Little Hairdresser (mildly). "YER airs very thin on the top. sir,"
Gentleman (of ungovernable temper), "my hair thin on the top, sir? and what if it is? confound you. you puppy, do you think i came
HERE TO BE INSULTED AND TOLD OF MY PERSONAL DEFECTS? ILL THIN YOUR TOP!!"
MERMAIDS AT PLAY; OR, A NICE LITTLE WATER PARTY.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. PtmcK 1842— 1864.
COMING TO THE POINT.
Lover, "sweet girl, let me— here— away from the busy hum of men— and where no mortal eye can see US-declare that passion
WHICH— WHICH — ■'
Lady, "THERE' for GOODNESS' SAKE GET UP, MR. TOMKINS, AND DON'T BE RIDICULOUS— JUST CONSIDER ALL THE TELESCOPES FROM THE PARADEII"
A LITTLE SURPRISE.
Little Foot Paie (unexfectedly). "Here-s some gentlemen, please sir."
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John Leech' s Pi otter es of Life and Character.
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INTERESTING SCENE DURING THE CANVASS FOR MR. .
NOT A HUNDRED MILES FROM .
Wife of Free and Independent, ■■oh! aint he a haffable gentleman, tummus?"
Free and Independent, "ahi just aint un. i shouldn't wonder if i warnt able
TO PAY MY rent TO-MORRERI"
MURDER WILL OUT.
Mrs. SmitI]. "IS Mrs. brown in?"
Jlne. "NO, MEM, SHE'S NOT AT HOME."
Little Girt. "Ohi what a horrid story, janei ma's in the kitchen.
HELPING cook I"
DOING A LITTLE BILL.
"YOU SEE, old boy, its THE MEREST FORM IN THE WORLD. YOU HAVE ONLY
TO— what THEY CALL -ACCEPT IT, AND I'LL FIND THE MONEY WHEN IT COMES
DUE."
Victim, "oo.vii .\LONO-oiv: us the pen."
A PLEASANT CTREET GAME.
Old Gent. " confound the coys and their topsi where are the police?"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842— 1864.
jVIF^. BFJiqqg'S PLEA3UF^ES Of HOUSEKEEPIj^Q.
No. I.
THE COOK SAYS THAT SHE THINKS THERE'S A SLATE LOOSE ON THE ROOF OF THE HOUSE, FOR THE
WATER COMES INTO THE SERVANTS' BEDROOM. MR. BRIGGS REPLIES THAT THE SOONER IT IS PUT TO
BIGHTS THE BETTER, BEFORE IT GOES ANY FURTHER— AND HE WILL SEE ABOUT IT.
No. II.
«R. BRIGGS HAVING BEEN TOLD BY THE BU;LDER THAT A "LITTLE COMPO" IS ALL THAT IS WANTED, THE FIRST STEP ,S TAKEN TOWARDS
MAKING THINGS COMFORTABLE.
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John LeecJi s Pictures of Life and Character
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
MASTER JACKEY HAVING SEEN A "PROFESSOR" OF POSTURING, HAS A PRIVATE PERFORMANCE OF HIS OWN IN THE NURSERY.
SOMETHING LIKE A HOLIDAY.
Pastrycook, "what have you had, sir?"
Boy. "I'VE HAD two jellies, seven of them, and eleven of them, and
SIX OF those, and four dath buns, a sausage roll, ten almond cakes, and
A COTTLE OF OINOEH DEER."
GREAT WANT OF VENERATION
Puei- loquitur, "i SAY lodster, shall i go and fetch you
a cad?"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842 — 1864.
JV1F{. BI^iqQ3'3 PLEA3UF(E3 Of H0U3EKEEPIJ^q.
No. III.
-IilR^?-'— c.- ^ ^'--^—i-
No. IV.
NO TIME HAS BEEN LOST. MR. BRIGGS FINDS. ON GETTING OUT OF BED AT FIVE A.M.
THAT THE WORKPEOPLE HAVE ALREADY COMMENCED PUTTING THE KOOF TO RIGHTS.
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John LeecJi s Pictures of Life and Character.
r.cDZ
DOMESTIC BLISS.
Paterfamilias, "i cannot conce:ve, my lcvz, V.'HAT is the matter with my watch ; i think it
MUST WANT CLEANING.'
Pet Child. "OH, NO I PAPA DEAR! I DONT THINK IT WANTS CLEANING, BECAUSE BABY AND I HAD
IT WASHING IN THE BASIN FOR EVER SO LONG THIS MORNING! '
THE FASHIONS.
A FRIENDLY HINT TO YOUNG LADIES WHO WEAR THOSE DEAR
DELIGHTFUL BAREGE DRESSES. ALWAYS LET THE SLIP (oR WHAT-
EVER THE MYSTERIOUS GARMENT IS CALLED) BE AS LONG AS THE
CUTZR DFIESS 1
INNOCENCE.
"OH. SIRl NO, SIR I PLEASE, SIR, IT AINT ME, SIR I ITS THE OTHER
BOYS, SIRl"
UNLUCKY.
"VAT'S THE MATTER, EH? "
"OH. THERE'S ALWAYS A SOMETHINKI VY. I'VE BIN AND LEFT MY
HOPERA-GLASS IN A CAB NOW. "
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Ptmck" 1842— i
842—1864.
JVIF(. BI^iqQ3'3 PLEA3Uf^E3 Of HOUgEKEEPIf^q.
No. V.
JUST TO SHOW HOW ONE THING LEADS TO ANOTHER— MR. BRIGGS (wHO HAS COME OUT ON THE LEADS WHILE THE MEN ARE GONE TO DINNEr) IS SHOWN
BY THE BUILDER HOW IT WOULD BE THE EASIEST THING IN THE WORLD TO "THROW" HIS PASSAGE INTO HIS DINING ROOM, AND BUILD A NEW ENTRANCE
HALL WITH A SLIGHT CONSERVATORY OVER IT— TO THE RIGHT OF THE CARTOON IS MRS. BRIGGS(l) WHO THINKS MR. B. HAS TAKEN LEAVE OF HIS SENSES'
/^'
EVENING PARTIES.
"31LL. YOU GOES OUT A GOOD DEAL.— TELL US, IS IT THE KERREOT
THING TO TAKE ONE'S 'AT INTO A HEVENING PARTY 7 '■
A DELICIOUS MORSEL.
JiCky. "HALLO, TOMMY! WHAT HAVE YOU GOT THERE?"
Tommy. "Hoyster."
Jack/. ■• OH ! GIVE US A BIT."
F.
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John Leeclis Picttires of Life and Character
DIFFERENT PEOPLE HAVE DIFFERENT OPINIONS.
Flunkey, "apollo? hah! i dessay its very cheap, but it aint my
IDEER OF A GOOD FIGGER!"
OUR NATIONAL DEFENCES.
Small Briton, "the French invade us, indeed! and what should we be about
ALL THE TIME 7— WHY, WE SHOULD RISE LIKE ONE MAN I "
GENTEEL PRACTICE.
Apprentice, "if you please, sir, shall i fill up mrs. twaddles
DRAUGHTS WITH WATER?"
Practitioner. "DEAR, dear me, MR. bumps, how often must I MENTION
THE SUBJECT? WE NEVER USE WATER— /IqM llestillata, IF YOU PLEASE I"
THE GOOD LITTLE BOY.
Bathing Woman, "master franky wouldn't cryi noi not hei-he'll oome to his martha,
AND BATHE LIKE A MAN I"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Piuic/i" 1842— 1864.
JMF(. Bf^iqq3'S PL£AgUF{ES Of H0U3£KEEPi;^q.
No. VI.
TABLEAU, REPRESENTING FURTHER IMPROVEMENTS IN MR. BRIGGS'S HOUSE— DESTRUCTION OF THE WALL WHICH SEPARATES THE PARLOUR FROM THE PASSAGE.
(N.B, — Ai tin wall IS only lath and flast^r, of course little or no mcsi is made. Mrs. Briggs says she hopes Mr. B. is satisfied now. )
\\ 'llcHV- ^t't (i(vu)(nin . ivkuit a-ic ijci mumcr
n
BITTER SARCASM.
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John Leecli s Pictures of Life and Character.
MAL-APROPOS.
Gentleman (in ShowerBath). '■ hollo: hollo i who's there? what
THE DEUOE DO YOU WANT?"
Maid- "IP YOU PLEASE. Sir, HERE'S THE BUTCHER, AND MISSUS SAYS
WHAT WILL YOU HAVE FOR DINNER TO-DAY ? "
"^2?
WE ALL HAVE OUR TROUBLES.
Sister Mary. "WHY, charley, dear boy. whats the matter? you seem quite
MISERABLE!"
Cliarley. "AH! AiNT i JUST! heres ma' says i must wear turn-down collars till
CHRISTMAS, and THERE'S YOUNG SIDNEY BOWLER (wHOS NOT HALF SO TALL AS 1 AM) HAS
HAD STIOK-UPS AND WHITE CHOKERS FOR EVER SO LONG!"
THE RULING PASSION.
"NOW. TELL MZ, DEAR, 13 THERE ANYTHING NEW IN THZ FASHIONS?"
NOTHING LIKE WARM BATHING.
"HOLLO HI! HERE! SOMEBODY I I VE TURNED ON THE HOT WATER, AND
1 CANT TURN IT OFF AGAIN I"
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From ihc Collcclioji of ''Air. PiLuclil' 1842 — 1864.
]hY\. BI^iqq3'S PJLEAgUF(Eg Of HOUgEKEJEPlNQ.
No. VII.
Scene: Priiuipal bairicadc at My. Bn'^^s's //o!ise.—ow\HC to the incomplete state of the alterations, mr. briggs is obliged to enter his
HOUSE through the PARLOUR WINDOW. THE POLICEMAN MISTAKES HIM FOR A BURGLAR, AND ACTS ACCORDINGLY. IN MR. BRICCS'S HAND MAY BE OBSERVED
A FINE LOBSTER, WHICH HE HAS BROUGHT HOME TO CONCILIATE MRS, B.
THE TROOPS AND THE WEATHER.
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John Lcccli s J^ictitres of Life and Character.
PROPER PRIDE.
A SKETCH AT A RAILWAY STATION.
JUST THE MAN.
"PLEASE, SIR, DID YOU WANT ANYBODY TO KEEP ORDER ON THESE
HERE HUSTINGS ON POLLING DAY?"
A REGULAR CUSTOMER.
"HA'PENNY CANDLE, PLEASE. AND DE QUICK. FOR MOTHER WANTS HER TEA.'
"OH. YES, OF COURSE. MISS, COULD WE SEND IT ANYWHERE FOR YER7'
ALARMING INTELLIGENCE.
Swell Mobsman (naclsj. "arrangements are making to Connect all
THE police OFFICES WITH THE ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH' WELL, I HAM
SLOWED ! "
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Pujich" 1842 — 1864.
jVIFi. BFJlQQg'g PI.EAgUF(£g Of HO U 3E KEEP1|^Q.
No. VIII.
SOMEHOW OR OTHER, EVER SINCE THE ALTERATIONS, THE CHIMNEYS HAVE TAKEN TO SMOKE INTOLERABLY, THE BUILDER IS ASSURING MR. BRIOOS
THAT BY SOME VERY SIMPLE CONTRIVANCE THEY CAN BE EFFECTUALLY CURED.
TAKING CHANGE.
Conductor. "All right, jim, push a'.ong, i'VE served the old gal out this time.'
Old Lady. "here, stopi conductor i i wont take change for a five-shilling piece in half-penob—
THAT I WON'T I HERE, POLICE! CONDUCTOR I" &C.
THE INTERESTING STORY.
First Ticket Porter, "and so, you know, thats
ALL I knows about IT. "
Second Ticket Porter, -welli i oont know as ever
1 knowed a man as knows as much as you knows."
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JoJin LeccJi s Pictures of Life and Character.
MUCH TOO CONSIDERATE.
Robinson, "there, brown, my boy. thats as fine a glass of wine as you can get anywhere"
f,hs. Brown, "a-hem! Augustus, my de-ar. you are surely never going to take port wine?
fOU KNOW it never AGREES WITH YOU, MY LOVE!"
GALLANTRY.
LA MODE.
Giis. (who is always so full of his nonsense). "Dash my buttons, elleni thats a stunning
waistcoat. I WISH YOUO GIVE US YOUR TAILORS ADDRESS,"
Ellen. "DON'T YOU OE rude, sir— and TAKE YOUR ARMS OFF THE PIANO."
A FASHION IN PINS.
"A PIN FOR YOUR SCARF, SIR T HERE'S AN ARTICLE WE
HAVE SOLD A GREAT MANY OF."
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From the Collection of '"Mr. PiLiick',' 1842 — 1864.
JVIF{. BF^iqqg'g PLEAgUF{E3 Of HOUgEKEEPIJ^Q.
No. IX.
ENVELOPE CONTAININQ THE BUILDER'S LITTLE
ACCOUNT AGAINST MR. BRIGOS— MUCH
TOO SERIOUS TO JEST UPON.
No. X.
THE UNSETTLED STATE 0^ THE HOUSE FOR THE LAST TWO MONTHS
HAS SO DISORDERED BRIGGS. THAT HIS MEDICAL ADVISER RECOMMENDS
A LITTLE HORSE EXERCISE BY WAY OF A CHANOE, AND HIS EQUES-
TRIAN PLEASURES BEGIN.
SOMETHING LIKE A BROTHER.
FbrR. '■THAT'S A VERY PRETTY WAISTCOAT. EMILY I •
Emily. "YES, DEAR. IT BELONGS TO MY BROTHER CHARLES, WHEN HE GOES OUT OF
TOWN HE PUTS ME ON THE FREE-LIST, AS HE CALLS IT, OF HIS WARDROBE. ISN'T IT
KINO?"
A DUMB WAITER.
Old Centleman. -what the deuce is the reason, sir, you oont answer
WHEN YOU ARE CALLED" ■
( Tin reason is olitioua. The poor child has his mouth full of green .033S
antf jam tart.)
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John LeecJi s Pictnres of Life and Character.
THE LOST ONE.
Boy. "IF YOU PLEASt. M', WAS YOU A LOOKING FOR A LITTLE DOG?"
Young Ladies "Yesi oh. yesi"
Soy. " WAS IT A SPANNEL. MUM ? "
Young Ladie$. "OH, yesi a most beautiful little spaniel, with very long ears."
Boy. "AH, THEN, MUM, ITS THE SAME AS FLEW AT MASTER'S BIG DOG HERE, WOTS BIN AND
SWALLERED OF IT. '
POP.
APPALLING RESULT OF INCAUTIOUSLY
TAKING TOO MUCH SODA TO CORRECT
ACIDITY.
^.,WA
REAL ENilOYMENT. ■
Annie. "Cood-bye. dear, you must come again soon, and spend a good long day, and then
I CAN SHOW you all MY NEW THINGS •
C\.ira. "OHi that wjll ue nice i good-bye, dear." r/fis.i anil exit.)
FROM A BEAUTIFUL MINIATURE.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. PuiicJC 1842— 1864.
MFj. BFiiqQg'3 PLEASURES Of HOF^SEKEEPl F^G.
No. I.
Dealer, "i should say it was just the hoss you want, sir; only you must decide at once, because there's several parties very SW£ET
UPON HIM. HE'S A GENTLEMAN'S HOSS, SIR, AND CARRIES HIS OWN HEAD, SIR ! "
Mr. Briggs. " bless my heart i" (Buys him.)
THE RISING GENERATION.
Clever Juvenile (loq. ). " shakspeare 7 pooh i for my part i consider
shakspeare a much over-rated man."
AN EXCELLENT WINE.
'THE BEST OF CLARET IS, THAT YOU MAY DRINK ANY (hiC)
QUANTITY YOU LIKE, WITHOUT FEuLINQ ILL."
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John LeecJi s Pictures of Life and Character.
WHAT IS THIS?
(JUTE A NEW SENSATION FOR THE LUXURIOUS, ON COLO MORNINGS.
•USE HOT WATER, AND LOOK AT YOUR SHOWER-BATH 1 "
DOMESTIC BLISS.
Thiic, half-fast l/ira ; thcnnomeUr jo".
Wllllim, "WHAT A VIOLENT RINGING THERE IS AT THE STREET-DOOR BELLI"
Maria. "OHi i know what it is, dear, it's the sweeps- and ' dare say the
GIRLS DON'T HEAR. JUST RUN UP AND KNOCK AT THEIR ROOM DOOR."
MEN OF BUSINESS.
MONEY.— WANTED FROM £300 TO £400 TO DHINO FORWARD AN ARTICLE THAT
MUST IN A FEW YEARS REALISE A HANDSOME FORTUNE TO THE PROPRIETORS
TO ANY YOUNO MAN WHO IS NOT OF BUSINESS HABITS, WITH THE ABOVE SUM
AT COMMAND, THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR INVESTMENT SELDOM MET WITH
REFERENCES EXCHANOEO — NO PROFESSED MONEY-LENDER NEED APPLY.
ANGLERS HEAR STRANGE THINGS.
PiSaitor. "ARE THERE ANY BARBEL ABOUT HERE. GOV'NOR?"
Host. "ANY BARBEL ABOUT HEREll I SHOULD RAYTHER THINK THERE WAS A FEW. HERE'S THE
P:CTUR O' WUN my little boy KETCHED JUST HOPPOSIT."
From the Collection of ''Mr. Ptmck" 1842— 1864.
JVIF!. BF^iqqg'S PLEA3UF{E3 Of HOF(SEKEEPir^G.
No. II.
MR. BRIGGS TRIES HIS HORSE.
STRIKING EFFECT ON MEETING ONE OF THOSE NASTY OMNIBUSSES.
Aff '
THE AIDERMAN'S ADVICE TO HIS SON.
t/lr. Gobble. "You se?, sam. you are a werry young man: and when i am took
AWAY (which, in the COMMON COURSE OF EWENTS, CANT BE WERRY LONG FUSt), YOU
Will have a great deal of property, now. ive only one piece of adwice to
Give you. it's this— and by all means act upon it:— lay down plenty of port
in your youth that yol t.:Ay have a good bottle of wine in your old AOE."
^^«^x>
rr^^
A JACK TAR.
back v:ev/ of the elephant at the zoological oarcehs
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John LeccJis PictiLves of Life and Character
MAY DIFFERENCE OF OPINION NEVER ALTER
FRIENDSHIP.
Dumpy Young Lady. "well, for my part, matilda, i like long waists
AND FLOUNCES."
THE PROGRESS OF SLANG.
WHY. WHAT A PRETTY NEW FROCK ALFRED HAS!"
Prodigy (who picks up everything so readily). "AH, aint it a stunner?"
SKETCH NEAR BURTON CRESCENT.
"OH I WOT A SHAME! THEY VE BEEN AND SPIKED ALL
THE POSTES,"
AWFUL OCCURRENCE AT AN EVENING PARTY.
■•MY GOODNESS, EMILY 1 THEY'RE OEGINNING THE QUADRILLE, AND HERE'S ALL MY 'BACK HAIR' COMING DOWN 1 1
WHATEVER SHALL I DO?"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch;' 1842— i
842 — 1864.
JVIFi. BF{iqQS'3 PJLEA3UF(E3 Of H0F(3EKEEP|)Mq.
No. Til.
MR. BRIGGS HAVING PARTED WITH HIS LAO FOR MISCONDUCT, SOME YOUNG MEN WITHOUT ENCUMBRANCE APPLY TO "LOOK AFTER" HIS HORSE.
i ,11 :l' J
HEVEH SATISFIED.
A VERY OLD SOLDIER.
Ola Gent "good gracious mei what with orange-peel and slides, there-s
MO PEACE in this life."
"SPARE A COPPER FOR A POOR OLO SOLDIER, MY NOBLE CAPTAIN!
SURE IT'S YER HONOURS FACE 1 RECOLLECT IN THE PENINSULAR?"
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John LeecJis Pictures of Life and Character
jVIF}. BFJIQQg'g PLEASUFJES Of HOF53EKEEPI]NQ.
rf
EJlh- ^' X;
MR. BRIQQS, PERSUADED THAT A GOOD HORSE CANT BE A BAD COLOUR," HAS PURCHASED A SPOTTED AND HJGHLY TRAINED STEED FROM A CIRCUS;
BUT THE WORST OF HIM IS, THAT AMONGST OTHER THINGS, HE HAS BEEN TRAINED TO SIT DOWN ON HIS HAUNCHES WHEN HE HEARS A BAND PLAY, AND
YOU MAY IMAGINE HOW DISCONCERTED POOR OLD BRIGGS WAS THE FIRST TIME HE DID SO
A PLEASANT STATE OF THINGS
Piscitor (it Vie lop of hia voicej. " hi— tom i bring the land ng-net ; he s pulled me in, and got round a post."
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HORACt MAYHLW RICHD. DOYLE. JOHN LEECH.
PERCIVAL LEIGH, GILBERT A. ABECKETT.
PniNOE DE JOINVILLE. DAN. O'CONNELL. SHAW LEFEVRE.
SIR R. PEEL. SIR JAMES GRAHAM, GEOR3E HUOSON (Speaker.)
RIOHD. COBDEN. LOHO GEORGE D^NTINOK.
JENNY LINO.
PRINCE ALBERT.
LORD JOHN RUSSELL.
GEN. TOM THUW.B.
THE Ql.l
MR. PUNCH3
DOUGLAS JERROLD.
LOUIS PHILIPOE. COL SIBTHORP. LORD
MR. PUNCH.
^NCY BALL.
EMPEROR OF RUSSIA.
MEHEMET ALL
LORD BROUGHAM. CUKE Of WEUJNGTON.
From the Collection of ''Mr. Fiinchl' 1842 — 1864.
SUBJECT FOR A PICTURE.—IRRITABLE GENTLEMAN DISTURBED BY A BLUEBOTTLE.
RAILWAY LITERATURE.
Book Stall Keeper, "book, ma'am ? yes, ma'am. here's a popular work by an
EMINENT SURGEON, JUST PUBLISHED, 'BROKEN LEGS, AND HOW TO MEND THEM;' OR,
WOULD YOU LIKE THE LAST NUMBER OF 'THE RAILWAY OPERATOR 7 '"
A LEFT-HANDED COMPLIMENT.
Bootmaker (with great feeling). "OH. no, sir. dont have napoleons; have tops,
siRi-YOURS IS A BEAUTIFUL LEG FOR A TOP BOOT, SIR :-(j/oung Nimrod is immenself
p;easeC/)-BEAUTlFUL LEG, SIRl SAME SIZE ALL THE WAY DOWN, SIR '"-f/OUnl NimrOd
is immensely disgusted. j
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John LcccJis Pictures of Life and Character.
LITERAL
Young Lady, "pray, cabman, are you engaged?"
Cabman. "LOr bless yer. miss. why. ive been married this seven years."
HALL ALONG OF THEM BETTING OFFICES.
Betting Flunkey, "lost? i believe yehi and lost a hatfull of money
ON THE HOAKS, TOO ; AND HOW I'M TO SETTLE WITHOUT PARTING WITH
MY JEWELLERY. IM SURE I DONT KNOW I AH. MR. BOTTLES, ITS HARD
LINES TO WAIT AT TABLE WITH SUCH CARES AND HANXIETIES."
A BRUTAL FELLOW.
Policeman, "now, mumi whuts the matter?"
Injured Female. " if you please, mister— i want to give my whetch of a 'usdano
IN CHARGE. HE'S ALLVAYS A KNOCKING OF ME DOWN AND A STAMPIN' ON ME I"
^^,/. <l'U./Ui>«.-^\J^..^V_:i
OF COURSE.
"IF YOU PLEASE. SIR. MASTER'S SENT BACK THE FIRST VOLUME, AND HE SAYS.
WILL YOU BE SO GOOD AS TO LET HIM 'AVE THE SECOND?"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. PiLuchl' 1842 — 1864.
EHIEH MR. BOTTLES, THE BUTLER.
Master Fred. •• there! thats capital! stand still, bottles, and ill show you how the Chinese do the knife trick at the play."
[bottles is much interested.
r /
THE NEW ACT.
Hansom Cabby. "H'M! sixpence, you had better keep it. you may want it for your washing or somethinki"
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John LeecJls Pictures of Life and Character
INNOCENT AND AMUSING LITTLE TRICK FOR
LITTLE BOYS.
DISCERNMENT.
Clever Child. "Ohi do look here, mamma dear, such a funny thing i Mr. bokers got another
FOREHEAD AT THE BACK OF HIS HEAD" [bOKER IS delighted.
AN OLD LADY IS CROSSING THE STREET. WHEN A LITTLE BOY
SHOUTS OUT— "HI!" AT THE TOP OF HIS VOICE. THE OLD LADY
(although indeed there is NO HEAL CAUSE FOR ALARm) STARTS.
AND BECOMES GREATLY AGITATED, AND IMAGINES THAT SHE IS RUN
OVER BY AN OMNIBUS. THIS IS AN EXCEEDINGLY PLEASANT TRICK.
SOLICITUDE.
Child (screams nnd without any stops), "manner maria yer tiresome haqcerwatin' little ussy
OOME out OF THE ROAD DO WITH YER LITTLE BROTHER DID YER WANT TO BE RUNNED OVER BY
OMNIBUSTES AND KILLED DEAD OH DEAR OH DEAR WHO'D BE A NUSS 7 "
ANOTHER.
THIS IS EQUALLY DIVERTING A LITTLE BOY RUSHES BY AN OLD GENTLE-
MAN AND "YOWLS" LIKE A DOG. THE OLD GENTLEMAN IS TERRIFIED BEYOND
MEASURE. IF AT THE SAME TIME THE LITTLE BOY SHOULD ALSO PINCH
THE LEO OF THE OLD GENTLEMAN. THE FORCE OF THE JOKE IS MUCH
HEIGHTENED ; BUT THEN INDEED HE MUST HAVE COURAGE, AND BE VERY
ADROIT. OR HE MAY CHANCE TO GET A GREAT BANG FROM AN UMBRELLA
OR STK3K.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. PiLiichl' 1842— 1864.
Riihti) Porter. ■NOW then, SIR! by your leave i"
THE BEARD MOVEMEHT.— GAMMONING A GENT.
Little Gent, "'ow much?"
Cabby, "well, ro rather leave it to you, siri and what we poor
HANSOMS 13 TO DO WHEN ALL YOU OFFICERS IS GONE ABROAD, GOODNESS KNOWS."
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John LeecJis Pictures of Life and Character.
AWFUL SCENE ON THE CHAIN PIER, BRIGHTON.
Nursemaid. "Lawk! therc goes Charley, and hes took his mars parasol what will
m:ssus say?"
A LUMPING PENN'ORTH.
"NOW, MY MAN, WHAT WOULD YOU SAY, IF I GAVE YOU A
PErjNY ?■■
■VY, THAT YOU VOS A JOLLY OLD BRICK I"
RATHER SUSPICIOUS!
Sen'.imental Youni Lady "will you be so odlioing, mr- tongs, as to cut off
A LONG piece OF HAIR WHERE IT WILL NOT BE MISSED?"
ALARMING.
THE OLD LADY IS SUPPOSED (aFTER A GREAT EFFORT) TO HAVE MADE UP
HER MIND TO TRAVEL, JUST FOR ONCE. BY ONE 'OF THOSE NEW-FANGLED
RAILWAYS." AND THE FIRST THING SHE BEHOLDS ON ARRIVING AT THE STATION,
IS THE ABOVE MOST ALARMING PLACARD.
5°
Prom the Collection of "J/r. Punchl' 1842 — 1864.
/) SKErCH AT RAMSGATE.
Ellen (who loves a joke at aunt fidgets expense), "good gracious, aunt, there are two officers I"
Aunt Fidget (a short-sighted lady). " bless me, so there arei well; they may be officers, but they are not gentlemen, i'm sure, or they
WOULDN'T stand LOOKING AT US IN THAT IMPUDENT MANNER,"
A PICTURE
SHOWING WHAT MASTER TOM DID AF-TER SEE-ING A PAN-TO-MIME-BUT YOU WOULD NOT DO SO-OH DEAR NO I-BECAUSE YOU ARE A GOOD BOY.
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Jo Jill LeecJi s Pictures of Life and Character.
EASILY SATISFIED,
fond Parent, "i don't care, mr. medium, about its eeing highly fin'shed ; but i should
LIKE the dear CHLD'S EXPRESSION PRESERVED.'
,ii|i|'|lllllilill^
RATHER A BAD LOOK-OUT.
Young Sislcr. "i should so like to go to a party, ma."
Mamm.T. "My dear, dont be ridiculous, as i have told vou GEPORE (i am SURE A hundred
AND FIFTY TIMEsX THAT UNTIL FLORA IS MARRIED, IT IS UTTERLY IMPOSSIBLE FOR YOU TO CO OUT;
SO 00 NOT ALLUDE TO THE SUBJECT AOAIN, I BEj."
A GREAT LOSS.
Rapid Undergraduate, "weli, jackson i you see they've plucked
ME AGAIN."
Porter of St. Boniface. "YE-es, sir, i was very sorry when i
■eard of it, sir."
Undergraduate. "Ahi i did intend going into the church, and
BEING AN ORNAMENT TO THE PROFESSION— BUT AS THEY WONT LET
MZ THROUGH — I THINK— I SHALL CUT THE WHOLE CONCIRN."
A DREADFUL SHOCK TO THE NERVES.
"PLEASE, MEM, LETS COME UNCER YOUR RUMBERELLER ! '
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From the Colleciion of ''Mr. PtLiicJC 1842— 1864.
/v1F(. Bl^iqqS'g PLEA3U[^£g Of H0F(SEKEEPI^I Q.
No. V.
MR. BRIGGS. DETERMINED TO HAVE NO MORE INFERIOR HORSES, GIVES A GOOD ROUND SUM FOR "A CLEVER COB — UP TO GREAT WEIGHT— AND THAT A CHILD
MIGHT RIDE." HE HAS SOME FRIENDS (wHO REALLY KNOW WHAT A HORSE is) TO DINE WITH HIM, WHOSE OPINIONS HE WISHES TO HAVE.
first Friend. " ah— very nice -very nice— but not my sort— been knocked about a good deal, i should say— driven in a butcher's cart, perhaps.
AND SOLD because HE WASN'T FAST ENOUGH." SeCOIld DittO. "HE HASNT BEEN DOWN, BRIGQS, HAS HE 7 IS THAT A SCRATCH, OR IS IT ONLY THE LIGHT?"
Third Ditto, "does he shy at all? his eyes dont look quite the thing." Fourth Ditto, "i tell you what, briggs, you must have him looked after a
LITTLE EEITER, OR HELL VERY SOON HAVE A CRACKED HEEL." Fiftll DittO. "THAT HOCK SEEMS RATHER QUEER," &C., &C., &C.
A STARTLING REQUEST.
"PLEASE, SIR, WILL YOU PUMP FOR ME?"
CUT HIM DOWN BEHIND!
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John LeecJis PicttLres of Life and Character.
DELICATE.
'Bus, Conducior. "would anv Lior be so kind as to ride outside to oolige
A GiUlLEUAN 7 "
CONFOUND THE SHOPS!
Mrs. . "OH! do look here, DEAR! HOW EXTREMELY PRETTY THE AUTUMN FASHIONS
ARE. TO BE SURE. WHAT A PERFECTLY LOVELY LITTLE CLOAK! '
Mr. I rapidly changing the subject J. "yes. yeS! beautiful! beautiful! but see.
LOVE. WHAT A MAGNIFICENT BROWN HORSE. AND HOW SPLENDIDLY THAT FELLOW SITS HIM!"
VERY LOW PEOPLE.
Purveyor of Poultry, -what sort o people are they at number
TWELVE, jack?"
Purveyor of Meat, "oh! a rubbishin' lot, leg o mutton a Mondays.
AND 'ASH AN' COLD MEAT THE REST O' THE WEEK."
i
POOR TOMMY.
"WHY. WHATS THE MATTER WITH TOMMY?"
'BOO! HOO! I'VE CUT MY FINGER WITH AUNT'S SCISSORS."
"THAT'S A GOOD COY 1 ALWAYS SPEAK THE TRUTH!"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842 — 1864.
^F;. BF^IQGS'S PLEASUi^ES op HOUSEKEEPING.
Nn. \ 1.
MR BRiGGS u( nn alarming sacrifice) oets rid of horse no. i., and goes out for a ride in the country upon no. ii.
Carman, "fell cown, has he, sir? ah. he looks as if he could be werry clever at that.— werry orkerd thing, sir, for a oss to
FALL DOWN, SIR. OSSES COSTE3 A GOOD BIT C MONEY — LEASTWAYS. GENTLEMEN'S OSSES DOES. — NOW, JIST LOOK AT MY LITTLE OSS, SIR, AND HE'S A
POOR MAN'S OSS, HE IS. HE DON'T CO FALLIN' ABOUT " (Eiit.J
No. VII.
MR BRIGGS RIDES (') HOME, AND WONDERS WHAT MRS. BRIGGS
WILL SAY.
AWFUL INSTANCE OF PERCEPTION OF CHARACTER IN AN
INFANT PRODIGY.
Prodigy "MAMMA, LOOK DERE! DERE PAPA!"
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John LcecJis Pictures of Life and Character.
EASILY PLEASED.
Disciple of Old ISa3C. "this wouldn't be a bad place, if THI fish WOJLD only bite, and if it WASNT for this confounded WASPS' NEST."
DELICACY OF THE SEASON.
Testy Old Uncle (unable to control his passion;, "really, sir, this is quite intolerable! you must
intend to insult me. for the last fourteen days, wherever I have dined. I HAVE HAD NOTHING
BUT SADDLE OF MUTTON AND BOILED TURKEY— BOILED TURKEY AND SADDLE OF MUTTON. I'LL ENDURE IT
NO LONOER" |f„, Old Gent., who alters his Will.
THE BANDS OF HOPE; OR, THE CHILDISH
TEETOTAL MOVEMENT.
Granipapa. "but for seventy years, my child, i have found
THAT THE MODERATE USE OF THE GOOD THINGS OF THIS LIFE HAS
done me GOOD,"
Young Hopeful Teetotaller. " all a mistake, grandpa', total abst'-
NENCE IS THE THING. LOOK AT ME I I'Vt NOT TASTED WINE OR BEER
FOR YEARS I"
S6
From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842— 1864.
JVIF^. BF^IQqg'3 PLEASUFJES Of H0F^3EKEEPI1NQ.
No. VIII.
MR. BRIGGS'S PRESENT HORSE DOESNT QUITE SUIT HIM, FOR, SOMEHOW, WHENEVER HE JUMPS, MR. B. IS SURE TO FALL OFF. HE TAKES HIM TO AN
EMINENT DEALER, AND REMARKS CONFIDENTLY THAT HE IS FOR SALE, UPON WHICH THE DEALER SAYS: ■HOW MUCH A POUND IF HE BUYS THE WHOLE
OF HIM?"
A LITTLE BIT OF HUMBUG.
Shoemaker, "i think, mum. we had better make a pair, you see. mum. yours is
SUCH A remarkably LONG AND NARRER FOOT I"
CHURCH AND STATE.
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John LcccJi s Pichircs of Life and C Jiai'acfer.
NOT TO BE PLAYED WITH.
Gl'QOm. "THAT-S ANOTHER FAVOURITE 033 Or MASTER'S. SIR. AND A GOOD UN HE IS TOO, SIR. ONLY HE AINT VERY QUIET."
Mr. Graen. •■oh, how do you mzai-'Hdt veiy quiet?-"
Groom. "Why, sir, he'd qet you up in a co.^ner, and kick yer bra'ns out in no time, hes amost killed two men already."
BARRACK LIFE.
First Heavy S*e// (lately absent), "well, 'gus, my boy— how did you keep it up
here on Christmas day?"
Second Do. "OHi it was terribly slow— for all the world like a Sunday
WITHOUT 'BELL'S LIFE I '"
NORTH-EAST WIND, THERMOMETER SEVERAL
INCHES BELOW FREEZING.
Brighton Boatman, 'did you want a pleasure boat this morning, sir?
NICE DAY FOR A ROW ' ' "
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Front the Collection of ''Mr. Punclil^ 1842 — 1864.
I^F;. BF(IQQ3'3 Pt-EA?UF(E3 Of HOF^EKEEPIJ^G.
No. IX.
THF FROST GOES, AND MR. BRIGGS'S HORSE IS DISAGREEABLY FRESH AFTER HIS LONG RELT. HE SETS UP HIS BACK AND SQUEAKS AND PLUNGES AT
EVERYTHING HE MEETS.
A PLAYFUL CREATURE.
Caitiy, "DON'T CE alarmed, sir, its only his play.'
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John LcccJf s Pictures of Life and C/iaracter.
THE MORNING AFTER THE DERBY.
First Cent, "well, neq, how did we get '.iome last night?"
Second Gsnt. "OH, I dont know; didnt i go home with you?"
A MAN ABOUT TOWN.
"WHERE SHALL I SAY YOU RE GONE TO. JIM. IF ANYONE CALLS?"
"OH, THE OLD SHOP— KENSINGTON GARDENS, TO HEAR THE BAND PLAY I"
TASTE.
"THATS A STUNNING P:N. FRANK!"
"YA-AS. — rVE GOT A SET OF WAISTCOAT DUTTONS TO MATCH— LOOK JOLLY AT
XlliH'l-l ASSJRE YAHI"
MR. VERDANT'S FIRST ATTEMPT AT BOOK-MAKING.
I'orrfanCs Fr:enri. "well— as near as i can make it out— you MUST lose £I50,
AND Kir LOSE fi-joo." [vER'ANT subsides Into his Book.
Co
From the Collection of ''Mr. PiLiich" 1842— 1864.
\h\\. BF^IQq3'3 PLEASUF(ES Of HU|vlTip^Q.
No. I.
PREMONITORY SYMPTOMS OF MR. BRIGGS'S HUNTING FEVER.
Maid. "IF YOU PLEASE, MA'AM, THERE'S A YOUTH IN THE PASSAGE AS WANTS TO KNOW IF THESE TOP BOOTS IS ALL RIGHT."
(.1
PLAIN SPEAKING.
Amiable Young Lady No. 1. ■■ pretty' oh. dear no-do you?"
Amiable Young Lad/ No. Z. "lawi not at all. besides, how abominably affected she isi"
JoJin Leech's Pictures 0/ Life and Character.
FANCY DRESS BALL.
"SIR!— PLEASE, MR. !— SIR ! YOU VE FORGOT THE DOOR-KEY I"
HOW TO DRESS A LOBSTER.
Rude Boy. "3H, LOOK 'ere, JIMI— if 'ERE AINT A LOBSTER BIN AND OUTGROWED
HIS CLOAK I"
ADVICE GRATIS.
Ellen. "OH. DON'T tease me to-day. CHARLEY ; I'M NOT AT ALL WELL!"
Charley (a Man of the World), "i tell you what it is, cousin— the fact is, you
ARE IN LOVE! NOW, YOU TAKE THE ADVICE OF A FELLOW WHO HAS SEEN A 0000 DEAL
or THAT SORT OF THINQ. ANP nON'T OIVE WAY TO IT "
VERY PROPER DIET FOR HOT WEATHER.
Mrs. Turtledove, "dearest Alfred i will you decide now what we shall have for
DINNER?"
Mr. Turtledove, "let me see. poppet we had a wafer yesterday— suppose we
HAVE A roast butterfly TO-DAY?"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842— 1864.
Jvll^. BF^iqq3'3 pleasufjes Of hu^itij^q.
No. II.
PREPARATIONS FOR HUNTING.
MR, BRIGGSS HUNTING CAP COMES HOME, BUT THAT IS REALLY A THING MRS. BRIGGS CAN NOT AND WILL NOT PUT UP WITH
A FINE DISPOSITION.
Affectionate Husband, -come, polly, if i am a little irritable, its over in a minute!
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John LcecJi s Pictures of Life and Character.
/I JOLU DOG.
THE PR0Br,3LE EFFECT OF CHEAP FURNITURE HUMBUG.
"OH! IF YOU PLEASE. MISTER, ME AND THIS YOUNG AW-AW-INDIVIDUAL IS ABOUT TO MARRY;
AND WE WANT TO LOOK OVER YOUR CHEAP FURNITURE MART"
"LOOK HERE, JAMES! -OLD MISSUS IS GONE OUT OF TOWN, AND I'VE GOT HER
BEAST OF A DOG WOTS FED UPON CHICKINGS TO TAKE CARE OF— WONT I TEACH
HIM TO SWIM, NEETHER!"
AN IMPUDENT MINX.
Lady of the House, "hoity toity, indeed! go and put up those curls directly,
IF YOU PLEASE. HOW DARE YOU IMITATE ME IN THAT MANNER? IMPERTINENCE!"
THE CHATELAINE; A REALLY USEFUL PRESENT.
Lau:\T. "OH. look, MA' dear; SEE WHAT A LOVE OF A CHATELAINE EDWARD HAS
GIVEN ME."
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^
F]-oui the Collection of ''Mi'. PuucJil' 1842— 1864.
]h^. BF(iqq3'3 pj-£A?uf(ES Of hu^tii^q.
No. III.
BR,GGS ON H,S WAV TO TH. .METROPOLITAN STEEPLE CHASE..' TP.ES WHETHEP H,S HOPSE ,S A GOOD ONE AOPOSS COUNTPV, HE ,S
REPRESENTED RIDING AT A BROOK(i).
'■^ y ^' A;
COMPLIMENTARY.
••OLD 'APD, BILL' HERE'S ANOTHER HIPPERPOTAMUS."
THE GOLD FISH AT HAMPTON COURT.
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JoJin Leech's Pictures of Life and Character.
LAYING THE DUST.
A SKETCH FROM NATURE, TAKEN NEAR
THE FREEMASONS' TAVERN.
Old Gentlem3n. "good gracious! it'S striking, and
THEY'LL HAVE BEGUN DINNER."
THE RISING GENERATION.
Juvenile Oxford Man (who does not think Vin Ordinairs of himsclh. ■ A— were you
AT EITHER UNIVERSITY?"
Awful Swell. "YA-AS-WHEN I WAS A— EOY i" loxFORD MAN departs in a Hansom,
DISTWESSING-VEWY.
X. 42. "DID YOU CALL THE POLICE, SIR?"
Swell (who would perish rather than disturb his shirt-collar). "YA-as, a-ive had the
MISFORTUNE TO OWOP MY UMORELLAW. AND THERE ISNT A BOY WITHIN A MILE TO PICK
IT UP— A— WILL YOU HAVE THE GOODNESS? '
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From ihe Collection of ''Mr. Punchy' 1842— 1864.
I^F^. BF(iqQ3'g PLEA3UF(Eg Of HUJvlTIJMQ.
#
No. IV.
MR. BRIGGS GOES OUT FOR A DAYS HUNTING, AND HAS A GLORIOUS RUN OVER A SPLENDID COUNTRY.
INGENIOUS IDEA
ELEGANT MATERAL FOR TROWSERS -CNLY TAKES TWO MEN
TO SHOW THE PATTERN.
NO DOUBT.
"NOW I PARI SAY, BILL. THAT AIR BEAST CF A OOQ IS A C003 DEAL HOHZ PETTED THAN YOU
OR I SHOULD BE.'
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JoJiu Lccclis Pictures oj Lijc and C/iaractc
•r
EXCESSIVELY POLITE.
Wellhred Man. "your horse seems a little impatient, siri pray go first!
-fjillll AN 0(vi UIRUS rC!
' IIILeveiiimo TAnrits
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THE CONSCIENTIOUS STABLE-KEEPER.
Gant (who meditatos a ride), "hallo! v;hy, confound it. that's my saddle horse, isn'T it?"
Fly-Man. "YES, siri its all right ; master says youhe wehry particular adout avin of im exercised regular— so we puts 'im into the broom
»h;n you AIN'T OLT A RIDIN'I"
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/'"roi/i the Collcclioii oj '^ Mi-. PiuicJi',' 1842—1864.
|V1[^. BF^IQQS'S PLEASUF^ES Op HUf^Tl^lQ.
No. V.
MR. BRIGGS PUTS HIS HORSE IN HARNESS, AND DRIVES A FEW FRIENDU QUIETUY DOWN TO THE DERBY.
DIFFERENT OPINIONS.
Housebreaker, "wot a shame for people to go leaving coal-
scuttles ABOUT for people TO CO STUMBLING OVERI "
SCENE-WESTMINSTER BRIDGE.--T IM E, TWO ON A
FOGGY MORNING.
fierfi/cetf Tndemin f(o a liWe parly reluming homej. "OiD you want to eur
A GOOD RAZOR?"
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John LeecJi s Pictures of Life and Chai'actc,
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FOREIGNER OF DISTINCTION GOING TO ENJOY "LE SPORT."
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THE NEW HUNTER.
"WELL, CHARLEY I HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR NEW PONY?"
"OH! PRETTY WELL, THANK YOU, UNCLE; ONLY IM AFRAID HE S HARDLY UP TO
MY WEIGHT, AND HE RUSHES SO AT HIS FENCES."
AFTER THE PANTOMIME.
Mary. "OHi how i should like to be a beautiful columbine, and ride about
IN A OOLD CAR DRAWN BY WHITE DOVES I"
Augustus. "AND HOW 1 SHOULD LIKE TO BE A HARLEQUIN, AND CHANGE WHOLE
STREETS INTO REALMS OF DAZZLING DELIGHT 1"
Tom (a rude Boy), "and how i should like to be the old clown, and
MAKE GUTTER SLIDES ON THE PAVEMENT TO UPSET 01 O LADIES AND GENTLEMEN 1"
TOO CIVIL BY HALF!
English Cook. "OH, dear! here, james. come, and take this roast beef and
PLUM-PUDDINO OUT OF THE WINDOW. IT HURTS THE FEELINGS OF THE FOREIGN
GENTS AS THEY WALK BY I"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. PttncK 1842— 1864.
jviF^. BP^iqqs'3 pleasuf(es op huntinQ-
No. VI.
ON HIS RETURN FROM THE RACES, HE ASSURES HIS MAN THAT HE'S A MOST " EKSHELLENT SERVANT"— THAT THE MARE NEVER CARRIED HIM BETTER.
HE ALSO TELLS HIM TO MAKE THE MARE QUITE " COMF-ABLE," AND TO BE "VERY CAREF-L OF HISH CANDLE," BECAUSE THERE'S SO MUCH STRAW ABOUT?
THAMES FISHING.
Fisherman (to Old Gentleman), -they're a' bitin' away over 'Ere, siri just step across that there bit c wood,
SIR, AND YOU'LL HAVE A CAPITAL PITCH, SIR ' "
Old Gentieman. -across that bit of wood! does the man think im a rope-dancer?"
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John LeecJi s Pictures of Life and Character
GOING TO COVER.
Voice in ihe distance "now, then, smith-come along i ■
Smitll. "OH. ITS ALL VERY WELL TO SAY. COME ALONG I WHEN HE WONT MOVE A STEP, AND IM AFRAID HE'S GOING TO LIE DOWN."
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A SON AND HEIR.
Son and Heir, "how many of us are there? why. if you count the oirls, there are six— but some people don't count the girls—/'*) ONE!"
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From the Collection of '^ Mr. P nncJil' 1842 — 1864-
}KY\. Bf^lQQg'g PLEA3UF^E3 0^ HUf^Tip^Q.
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No. VII.
MR. BRIGGS, NOT BEING GOOD AT HIS "FENCES." GOES THROUGH THE PERFORMANCE OF OPENING A GATE.
tO/E OH THE OCEAN.
■■■OHl IS THERE NOT SOMETHING, DEAR AUGUSTUS. TRULY SUBLIME IN
THIS WARRING OF THE ELEMENTS?' BUT AUGUSTUS'S HEART WAS TOO
FULL TO SPEAK." MS. Novtl by Lady ' * *.
THE RISING GENERATION.
Jurenile. ■■ uncle i-
Uncle. "NOW then, what is it? this is the fourth time youve woke
ME UP, SIR! "
Jurenile. "oh! just put a few coals on the fire, and pass the wine,
THATS A GOOD OLD CHAP."
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John LeecJi s Pictures of Life and Character.
RELIGION A LA MODE.
Housemaid, "i tell you what it is, parker. i shall be very glad when
MISSUS HAS GOT TIRED OF THIS PUSEY-USM. IT MAY BE THE FASHION ; BUT WHAT
with her COMIN' home LATE FROM PARTIES, AND GETTING UP FOR EARLY SERVICE,
AND THEN GOIN' TO BED AGAIN, WE POOR SARVINTS HAS DOUBLE WORK AMOST."
STRANGE, BUT TRUE.
Lady. "BY the way, mr tongs, i have used that bottle of balm of California,
CUT I FIND MY HAIR STILL COMES OFF."
VERY ACUTE.
Mr.
""SO YOUR NAME IS CHARLEY, IS IT? NOW, CHARLEY DOESN'T KNOW WHO I AM?"
S'larp Little Boy. "OH, yesi but i do, though."
Mr. . "WELL, WHO AM I?"
Sharp Litth Boy. "Why, you're the gentleman that kissed sister sophy in the library, on twelfth night.
WHEN you thought NO ONE WAS THERE."
GLORIOUS NEWS.
"WELL, RUGGLES, IT'S ALL RIGHT!"
"WHAT'S ALL RIGHT?"
"WHY! WE ARE TO HAVE MARIO AGAIN."
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Prom the Collection of ''Mr. Ptinchl' 1842 — 1864.
jVIF^. BF(iqQ3'3 PLEA3UF(E3 Of HUJITiJ^Q.
No. VIII.
Mft. BR\(^<^B HAS ANOTHER DAY WITH THE HOUNDS.
MR. BRIGGS CAN'
T B.An PLV,MG LEAPS, SO H. MAKES .0. A GAP-WH,CH ,S ,MM.O,ATELV T.LEO BV A ..ANT,0 ^'^OJ^O-T^OU'Sr. WHO ,S VOW,NO
THAT HE WILL PITCHFORK MR. B.
F HE COMES "CALLOPEITRAVERIN"*" OVER HIS FrNCES-DANG'D IF HE DOANT.
AN EYE TO BUSINESS.
NOT A DIFFICULT THING TO FORETELL.
■ THE POOR GIPSY TELL YOUR FORTUNE. MY FRCrTY GENTLEMAN."
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John Lcccli s Pictures 0/ Lije and Characier.
FLOWERS OF THE FRENCH ARMY— PICKED AT PARIS.
NOT YET!
HIGHLY INTERESTING.
"SEEN. THAT PARTY LATELY?"
•■WHAT? THE PARTY WITH THE WOODEN LEG. AS COME WITH—"'
"NO. NO— NOT THAT PARTY. THE PARTY. YOU KNOW, AS—'
"OHl AMI I KNOW THE PARTY YOU MEAN NOW."
"WELL, A PARTY TOLD ME AS HE CAN'T AGREE WITH THAT OTHER PARTY, AND
HE SAYS THAT IF ANOTHER PARTY CAN'T 66 FOUND TO MAKE IT ALL blJUARE, Ht
SHALL LOOK FOR A PARTY AS WILL." (And SO 0/1 for lialf an hour.)
SOUND ADVICE.
Master Tom. "HAVE a weed, gran pa ?•
Gran'pa. "A whati sir?''
Master Tom. "A weed i— A CIGAR, you know."
Gran'pa. "certainly not, sir. i never smoked in my life."
Master Tom, "ahi then i wouldnt advise you to begin."
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Pttnckl' 1842 — 1864.
JVIF;. BF^iqq3'3 PLEA3URE3 Of HUJ^TIf^Q.
No. IX.
MR. BRI0G3 HAS ANOTHER GLORIOUS DAY WITH THE HOUNDS, AND GETS THE BRUSH IFOR WHICH HE PAYS HAUF-A-SOVEREIGN-ONLY DONT TELL ANYBODY).
A^fUl POSITION DURING A STORM,
DOG-DAYS! PLEASANT FOR JOHN THOf.lAS.
Old L3dy. "JOHN thomasi"
John Thomas. "YES, my lady;'
Old Lady, -carry esmerauda-sme'S oetting tired, poor oarung!"
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John Lcccli s Pict^trcs of Life and Character.
ALARMING.
Hairdresser, "they say, sir, the choleras in the hair, siri"
Gent, (very uneasy), "indeed! ahemi then i hope you are very particular about the brushes you use."
Hairdresser. "Ohi i see you oont hunderstand me. sir. i oont mean the 'air of the 'ed, but the hair hof the Hatmospherei
TEMPUS EDAX RERUM.
A ROMANCE OF ROAST DUCKS.
"GOOD GRACIOUS! IS IT POSSIBLE 7- NO ! YES: NO I— YES I YES, BY JUPITER,
Its a GREY HAIR IN MY FAVOURITE WHISKER I" '
"MY DARLING, WILL YOU TAKE A LITTLE OF THE — A— THE STUFFING?"
"I WILL, DEAR, IF YOU 00, BUT IF YOU DONT, I WONT."
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Ptcnchl' 1842 — 1864.
JVIF(. BF(iqQ3'3 PtEA3UFiE3 Of HUJ^TIJ^q.
No. X.
IN ANSWER TO NUMEROUS INQUIRIES, WE ARE HAPPY TO SAY. THAT MR, BRIGGS IS QUITE WELL, AND AT BRIGHTON. HE IS TAKING THE OPPORTUNITY TO
GIVE HIS FAMILY A FEW RIDING LESSONS WE SHOULDNT WONDER IF HE WENT OUT WITH THE HARRIERS IN A DAY OR TWO.
THE HONEYMOON.
AUGUSTUS MAKES THE TEA FOR THE FIRST MONTH OF HIS MARRIAGE.
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REWINS.
TOWN AND COUNTRY.
Footman meekly inquires of London Footman, "pray. sir. what do you think of our town? a nice place, aint it?-
Footman (condescendingly), ■■vell, Joseph, i likes your town well enough, its clean, your streets are hairy : and
BUT I DONT like your CHAMPAGNE : ITS ALL OEWSBERRY."
YOUVE LOTS OF
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John LeecJis Pictures of Life and Character.
AN IMPENDING DISASTER.
Boy. "OHI IF YOU PLEASE M— COOKS VERY SORRY'M — BUT CO'JLD SHE SPEAK TO YOU A MOMENT?"
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MORE FREE THAN WELCOME.
S: flic— Til e Kitcltrii.
Cook. "WHO WAS THAT AT THE DOOR. MARY?"
Mary. "OMi such a nice-spoken gentleman with moustarchers. hes a
WRITIN' a letter in THE DRAWINQ-ROOM. HE SAYS HES A OLD SCHOOL-
RU.ER OF MASTERS, JUST COME FROM INQIA."
Scfite—Tht Hall.
THE NICE-SPOKEN GENTLEMAN IS SEEN DEPARTING WITH WHAT GREAT-
COATS AND OTHER TRIFLES HE MAY HAVE LAID HIS HANDS UPON.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch,'' 1842 -1864.
WALJONIAHS.
Saiu: — Kooin in Con ill ly House. — Bnakjast-Tabli.
Master Tom. "Oh, Robert !"
Robert, "ves, siR!"
Master Tom. "OH, i say, Robert i the ladies want me to take em out fishing to-day, so just tell young evans i shall want him to GO
WITH ME TO GET SOME WASP GRUBS; AND — LOOK HERE I TELL THE GARDENER HE MUST GET ME SOME LARGE LOBWORMS DIRECTLY, AND A FEW SMALL
FROGS, AS PERHAPS WE SHALL TRY FOR A JACK. ANO-HI ! ROBERT, TELL HIM TO SEND EM IN HERE. THAT I MAY SEE WHETHER THEY'RE THE RIGHT SORT!"
IGeneml Exclamation of "Nasty Monkey I " from the Uclies. Old Gentleman being rather deaf, wishes master toms remarks repeated.
WISHING OFF A WATERING PLACE.
perhaps the JOLLIEST thing in the WORLD ll>
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John LcecJi s Pictnres of Life and C hai'acter.
A MAN OF FEELING.
Gentleman, "oh, certainly: you can go, of course; but, as you have been with me for nine years, i should like to know the reason."
Thomas, "why, sir, its my FCCLINS. you used always to read prayers, sir, yourself — and since miss WILKINS has been here, SHE'S BIN
A-READING OF EM. NOW, I CANT BEKEAN MYSELF BY SAYIN' 'AMEN' TO A GUV'NESS '
THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS.
Sorioua Flunkey, "i should require, madam, forty pounds a year, two suits of clothes,
TWO 'ATS, MEAT AND HALE THREE TIMES A DAY, AND PIETY HINDISPENSABLE, "
A FRAGMENT.
•■AND WILL YOU ALWAYS — ALWAYS, DEAREST ALUERIC, LOVE ME THUS?"
SAID CONSTANCE.
■EVER, WHILE THIS HEART BEATS WITH LIFE I PASSIONATELY EXCLAIMED
ALBERIC,
"THEN COULD YOU LEND ME FIVE POUNDS?" MURMURED THE LADY; "FOP
REALLY THINGS ARS SO UAO IN THE CITY, THAT I, " liC., SC. 40,
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From the Collccfioii of ''Mi-. Pitiichl' 1842 — 1864.
/ f/li.Sf POSITION.
Individual (who is not over strong in his head, or Urni on his legs). " d-d-d-d-id
WALTZING-EVER-MAKE— YOU — GIDDY 7 BECAUSE. I —SHALL— BE — HAPPY— TO— SIT-
DOWN— WHENEVER— YOU'RE— TIRED ! ■'
Girl (viho is in hi^h dancing condition). "0H, dear no-i could waltz all
NIGHT!"
IN CAMP.— HOSPITALITY.
Officer. "WELL, BUT LOOK here, old fellow; WHY NOT STOP ALL NIGHT?"
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THE NEW BONNET.
Frederick, "there now, how very provoking! ive left the prayer-books at
HOME!"
Maria. "WELL, dear, never mind ; BUT do tell me, 1$ MY BOnncT STRAIGHT?"
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A GREAT MENTAL EFFORT.
First Cock Sparrow, -what a miwackulous tye, fwank! how the doose DO
you manage it?'
Second Cock Sparrow, "yas. i fancy it is rather grand: but then, you see,
I GIVE THE WHOLE OF MY MIND TO IT,"
John Lcecli s Pictures of Life and Character.
COMING HOME.
Old Party (who is taking care of the liouse i. oh. yes. sir. youlu find
THE ROOM NICE AN' CLEAN-AN' I'M SURE THE BEDS HAIREO-FOR I'VE
BIN AN' SLEP IN IT MY OWN SELF HEVERY NIGHT."
OH! THE CURTAINS.
Objectionable Child. ' lor, pa: are you going to smoke? my eye i won't you catch it
WHEN MA COMES HOME. FOR MAKING THE CURTAINS SMELL! "
DISTRACTION.
Wife of your Bussum. "oh. i don't want to interrupt you. dear i only want some
money for daby'S socks— and to know whether you will have the mutton colo or
HASHED."
A VERY VULGAR SUBJECT.
William. "HERE'S WISHIN YOU good EALTH JIM, AND A HAPPY NEW
YEAR ! "
James. " thank'YE, bill, thank ye. i had ought to be a happy
COVE— FOR I'VE got A WIFE AS CAN THRASH ANY MAN OF HER WEIGHT
— AND I'VE GOT A CHILD OF TWO YEARS AND A ARF AS CAN EAT TWO
POUNDS O' BEEFSTEAK AT A SITTING-LET ALONE OWNIN' THE SMALLEST
ULACK AND TAN TERRIER IN THE WORLD I "
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl^ 1842 — 1864.
A DELICIOUS SAIL—OFF DOVER.
Old Lady, "goodness gracious, mr. boatman! whats that^"
Stolid Boatman, "that, mum: nuthun. mum. only the artillery a prac
ThSIK, AND THAT'S ONE 0' THE CANNON-BALLS WHAT'S JUST STRUCK THE WATER I!
THE ROUND HAT, LADEN WITH NOVELS^ IN A STORM.
Ancient Mariner, "hold on a bit, miss-ill tow you
OFF-YOU SHOULD NEVER CARRY SO MUCH SAIL IN A SOU-WESTER.'
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John LeccJi s Picfures of Life and Character.
St^OW-FLAKES.—'So. i.
Street Buy ilo his n.idira/ enemy, the Pohcem.iiu "Snowballs, sir! NO, SIR!
I HAVEN'T SEEN NO ONE THROW NO SNOWBALLS, SIR I"
SNOW-FLAKES.-'So. 3.
SNOW-FLAKES. ~yo 2.
Street Boy "hoh! soosanner! dont yer cry for me! fol de rol de riddle
LOL I HERE'S A JOLLY SLIDE! CUT AWAY. YOUNG 'UN! IT'S ALL SERENE!"
Playful Youth. "PLEASE, SIR, 1 WASN'T A HEAV.N' AT YOU — I WAS HEAVIN' AT
BILLY JONES."
THE BIRTHDAY.
Cousin Emily, -and SO its little Alfreds birthday to-morrow now. what
WOULD HE LIKE BEST FOR A PRESENT?"
Alfred (after much reflection), "why. i think i should like a— 1 should like a
TESTAMENT— AND— A— A— AND-OH. ) KNOW I I SHOULD LIKE A SQUIRT! I"
From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842— 1864.
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Sportsman fin Standing Beanij. ■• where to, ncw. jack?-
Jaclr. -WEU-r LETS SEE! i should just QO up the CeAN3 AGAIN, AMD ACROSS THE TOP END. BEAT COWN THE OTKEB S<06 A»0 ROUXO BY THE
BOTTOM ; WHILE YOUHE THERE. GET 0->EB AND TRY OLD HAYCOCKS STA.NOIMO OATS— ME WONT MINO— I'U. STOP HERE ANO MARX -
OCT »•; »:'j-r •
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John LcccJls Pictures of Life and Character.
BON-BON FROM A JUVENILE PARTY.
Doctor. "AHEM! WELL! ANO WHATS THE MATTER WITH MY YOUNG FRIEND AD0LPHUS7"
Fond Mother, "why, HE'S not at all the thing, doctor, he was at a juvenile party last night,
WHERE THERE WAS A TWELFTH CAKE ; AND IT PAINS ME TO SAY, THAT BESIDES EATING A GREAT DEAL TOO
MUCH OF THE CAKE, HE WAS IMPRUDENT ENOUGH TO EAT A HARLEQUIN AND A MAN ON HORSEBACK, AND, I
AM SORRY TO ADD. A CUPID AND A EIRDCAGE FROM THE TOP OF IT!"
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER.
Tom. "JACK! WHEREABOUTS IS AMSTID — AM?"
JaCli. "WELL, I CAN'T SAY EXACKERLY, BUT P KNOW IT'S
SOMEWHERE NEAR AMSTID-EATH 1"
THE PIKE IS A VORACIOUS FISH, AND BITES VERY
READILY IN THE WINTER MONTHS.
OLD GENTLEMAN IS VtHY FOND OF FISHING!?
HOW TO MAKE A CHATELAINE A REAL BLESSING TO MOTHERS.
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From the Collectioii of ''Mr. Ptiiichl' 1842 — 1864.
^
A NICE GAME AT BILLIARDS.
Pretty Cousin, "let me see, Frederick, im just eighteen to your love?"
Frederick (who is always so ridiculous), "that is precisely the state of the case, my dearest georgina."
Mamma (witli severity). "Come, luncheon is quite ready."
VERY FINE GENTLEMEN.
Master of tlie House, "now, pray what is it you complain of? is not a roast leg of mutton, with plenty of pudding, vegetables, and
BEER, A SUBSTANTIAL DINNER ENOUGH FOR YOU?"
Flunkey. "OH! substantial enough, no doubt, sir; but IT REALLY IS A i,UliZUH THAT-AW-ME AND THE OTHER GENTLEMEN HAS NOT BIN ACCUS-
TOMED TO. ITS VERY CORSE— VERY CORSE, INDEED, SIR 11"
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John Lcec/i s Piciurcs of JJfc and Character.
PLEASANT!
Nervous Ssntlemaii . "DOnt you think, robert. going so fast down hill is very likely to make the horse fall?"
Robert, "lor bless yer— no, sir; i never throwed a oss down in my life, xcept once and that was one frosty moonlight night (just
SUCH A NIGHT AS THIS IT WAs), AS I WAS A-ORIVIN' A GENT (aS MIGHT BE YOu) FROM THE STATION, WHEN I THROWED DOWN THIS WERRY OSS IN THIS
WERRY IDENTICAL PLACE,"
A TIGHl FIT.
"YOUR BATH IS QUITE READY, MA'AM."
"WELL BUr MY GOOD GIRL, I CANT GET INTO SUCH A BIT OF A THING AS THAT I
A PUZZLING ORDER.
' I'll TROUBLE YOU TO MEASURE ME FOR A NEW PAIR OF BOOTS."
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842— 1864.
\h^. BF^IQQ3'3 PLEA3UF[E3 Of HUjSTlJNQ.
No. XII.
MR. BRIGGS, STIMULATED BY THE ACCOUNTS IN THE NEWSPAPERS OF THE DARING FEAT OF HORSEMANSHIP AT AYLESBURY, AND EXCITED BY MR. HAYCOCK'S
CLARET, TRIES WHETHER HE ALSO CAN RIDE OVER A DINING-ROOM TABLE.
WO WEWS /S (iOOD NEWSi?)
First Old Foozle. " would you like to see the paper, sir ? there s nothing in it."
Second Old Foozle, "then what the devil d;d you keep it so long for?"
A SUGGESTION.
Driver, "where did the old gent want to go to, bill?"
Conductor, "vy, he wanted to go to blackwall in a quarter of
AN HOUR."
Dimr. "OHi did he? then heo better order a ballooniii"
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John LeecHs PicHires oj Life and Character.
VALUABLE HINT.
ALWAYS BOLT THE DOOR OF YOUR MACHINE AFTER BATHING, OR YOU MAY BE SERVED A3 POOR MR, BRIGGS WAS ONE DAY- HIS DISASTER IS REPRESENTED ABOVE.
AN ARTFUL EXCUSE.
Servant Maid, "if you please, mem, could i qo out for half-an-hour to duy a bit of ridbin, mem?"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Pttnchl' 1842— 1864.
\hY\. BF(IQQ3'S PLEA3UFiEg Of HUJ^TIJSQ.
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No. XIII.
MR. BRIGGS HAS GONE TO THE EXHIBITION.-A BOY HOLDS HIS HORSE IN THE MEANTIME.
A SKETCH OF CHARACTER BY PROFESSOR MILKANSOP,
THE CELEBRATED GRAPH lOLOGIST.
Gentleman (reads), "intelligent; strong religious feelings' fono
OF little children ; LOVES, MUSIC, POETRY. AND THE FINE ARTS ; IS
HELUCTANT TO TAKE OFFENCE, GENEROUS AND FORGIVING '—WELL, IM
BLOWED, IF THAT AIN'T WONDERFUL! WHY. IT'S MY KARACTER TO A T I '■
AtJ INGENIOUS FELLOW.
■LOOK HERE, MY BOY! THE BOX MAKES A CAPITAL TABLE. AND THE BOOT
IS JUST THE THING FOR YOUR LEGS "
lPocAre(-6oo* disappears.
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John LeecJis Pictures of Life and Character.
A WEIGHTY MATTER.
Caralry Officer (who rides about fire stone). " rM dooced glad were in
THE heavies: AIN'T YOU, CHARLEY 7 IT WOULD BE A HORRID BORE TO BE
SENT OUT TO THE CAP! LIKE THOSE POOR LIGHT BOSS."
OUR YOUNG PEOPLE.
Juvenile, "i tell you what it is. governor, the sooner we come to some
UNDERSTANDING THE BETTER. YOU CANT EXPECT A YOUNG FELLER TO BE ALWAYS
AT HOME ; AND IF YOU DONT LIKE THE WAY I GO ON, WHY I MUST HAVE CHAMBERS,
AND SO MUCH A-WEEK 7 "
A PERSONAL OPINION.
Elderly Spinster. "SO. you're going to be married, dear, are you? well, for
MY part, I THINK NINE-HUNDRED-AND-NINETY-NINE MARRIAGES OUT OF A THOUSAND
TURN OUT MISERABLY: BUT OF COURSE EVERY ONE IS THE BEST JUDGE OF THEIR
OWN FEELINGS."
LITTLE WOMEN.
First Matron, "has your doll had the measles, Amelia 7 mine has—"
Second Matron, -ko, dear, but its been very fractious about its
TEETH, and I'M GOING TO GIVE IT A LITTLE GREY POWDER,"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchy' 1842 — 1864.
|VIF|. Bi^iqGS'3 P,LEA3UF(ES Of flgHl^lQ.
No. I.
OUft FRIEND BRIGGS CONTEMPLATES A DAY'S FISHING.
A GROSS OFFENCE.
Flunkey, "how dare you bring me a steel fork, siri"
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STREET DIALOGUE.
First Boy. " i'll punch yer ed, if yer say much."
SecomI Bo/, •■who'll punch my eej ?"—firs( Boy. "i V/IU.."
Second Boy. ■■''OU mLL7"-First Boy. "YES, / will."
Second Soy. "WEll!-do n.-— First Bey. 'AH!"
Second Boy. "YES!"— f/>s( Soy. ■•OH!" [Soys evsponte.
CAUGHT.
Domestic (soliloquising), "welli tm sure missus had better give this new bonnet to me,
INSTEAD OF STICKING SUCH A YOUNG-LOOKING THING UPON HER OLD SHOULDERS"
(The Impudent miiu has inmadiate warning)
A PRUDENT RESOLVE.
'Ousemaid. " well, mr. rodert. i suppose youll be off to the diqoinos
ALONO with the rest OF THE GENTLEMEN 7 •
Flunkey. "NOT if i knows it, mary, my dear, i aint dfen accustomed
TO FIZZICAL exertion ; AND I DON'T INTEND TO UECIN HARD WORK AT MY
TIME OF LIFE."
USED UP.
Cranilmamm.1. "why. whats the matter with my pet?"
Child. "WHY, GRANDMA, AFTER GIVING THE SUBJECT EVERY CONSIDERATION, I
HAVE COME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT— THE WORLD IS HOLLOW, AND MY DOLL
IS STUFFED WITH SAWDUST. SO — 1 — SHOULD — LIKE — IF YOU PLEASE. TO BE A NUN I"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punckl' 1842 — 1864.
JVIF?. BF{iqQ3'3 PLEA?UF(Eg Of fIgHIJSQ.
No. II.
IWff. fi/?/GGS STARTS ON HIS FISHING EXCURSION.
No. III.
MR. B. WONT HAVE A MAN WITH HIM, AS HE THINKS HE CAN
MANAGE A PUNT BY HIMSELF; t.NZ) THE CONSEQUENCE IS, HE IS
OBLIGED TO GO TO BED WHILE HIS THINGS ARE DRIED, HAVING
UPSET HIMSELF, AS A MATTER OF 0OURS3.
ENERGETIG.
" KJ-'— THERE !— STOP !"
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John L dec /is Pic lures of Life and Character,
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HUNTING MEMORANDUM— APPEARANCE OF THINGS IN GENERAL TO A GENTLEMAN WHO HAS
JUST TURNED A COMPLETE SOMERSAULT ! !
■■':'■ S.C. &C. REPRESENT SPARKS OF DIVERS BEAUTIFUL OOLOURa
MANNERS MAKE THE MAN.
Omnibus Driver. " i DEO you a thousand pardons, i am sure,"
Cs'iman. -OH, pray don't 'teNTiCN it. irs of no coNSfgurNCa. delieve Mi
MUCH TOO CLEVER.
SImrp (but vulgar Little Boy). •■ hallo, missus, wot are those?"
Old Wom,in. "twopence."
Boy. "WHAT A LIE I THEY'RE APPLES."
[£.«(, whistling popular lir.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. PiLiich^' 1842— 1864.
JVIF}. BF(IQQ3'3 PL£:A3UF{E3 Of flgHIJMQ.
No. IV.
MR. BRIGGS TRIES (fOR MANY HOURS) A LIKELY PLACE FOR A PERCH , BUT UPON THIS OCCASION THE WIND IS NOT IN A FAVOURABLE QUARTER.
No. v.
MINNOW CAUGHT BY MR. BRIGGS ; EXACT SIZE OF LIFE.
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RETURNING FROM THE SEA-SIDE. -A LITTLE COMMISSION.
•IF YOU PLEASE, SIR.-MRS. GENERAL SLOWCOACH S COMPLIMENTS. AND SHE SAYS IF YOU'RE
GOING BY THE TRAIN THIS MORNING. SHE WOULD FEEL PERTICKLER OBLIGED BY YOUR TAKINO
C'fARGE OF THIS LITTLE CASK OF SEA-WATER AS FAR AS HER OUSE."
John Lecc/is Pictures of Life and Character.
ANGLING IN THE SERPENTINE. -SAT URD AY . P.M.
PiSCitOr No. I. "HAD EVER A BITE, JIM?"
Piscator No. 2. -not yet— 1 ohly come here last Wednesday'
SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.— (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
"THE COUNTRY IS AWFULLY DEEP. BUT THE FALLING IS DELIGHTFULLY SOFT AND SAFE."
From I he Collection of ''Mr. PzLiich" 1842 — 1864.
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NO PLACE LIKE HOME.
PATERFAMILIAS PREFERS HIS OWN BEDROOM (wHICH THE WHITEWASHERS HAVE JUST LEFt) TO THE DISCOMFORT OF AN HOTEL.
THE GENTLE CRAFT.
Contemplatirt) Man (in punt), "i don't so much care about the sport, its the delicious repose i enjoy SO."
104
From the Collection of ''Mr. Ptmch" 1842— 1864.
\hY\. BF(iqQg'3 PLEA3URE3 Of flgHlj^Q.
No. VII.
TRIUMPHANT SUCCESS OF MR. BRIGGS.
SOMEHOW OR OTHER (ASSISTED BY HIS LITTLE BOY WALTER), HE CATCHES A JACK, WHICH, TO USE MR. B.'S OWN WORDS, FLIES AT HIM, AND BARKS UKE A DOG
SPLENDID DAY WITH THE "QUEEN'S."
First Sporting Snob, "well, bill, what sort of a day have yer had?"
Seco;id Ditto, "oh, magnificent, my boyi i see the 'ounds several times; and none of yer nasty
■edges AN' ditches, either ; BUT A PRIME TURNPIKE ROAD ALL THE WAY."
DREADFUL CRISIS.
Victim. "HOPE YOU WILL NOT BE OFFENDED, SIR; BUT 1 SHOULD
BE VERY GLAD IF YOU COULD SETTLE MY LITTLE BILL UP TO
CHRISTMAS."
Mr Dunup. "OFFENDED, MY DE.\R BOY I NOT IN THE LEAST.
BUT THE FACT IS, I HAVE 'SUSPENDED CASH PAYMENTS' FOR
SOME TIME."
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JoJin Leecli s Pichires of Life and Character.
fOX STEALS AWAY FROM THE COVER; BEARDED FOREIGNER OF DISTINCTION IMMEDIATELY GIVES CHASE.
Whipper-in (will) excitement, loquitur). '"Old 'ard, there i 'OLD 'ARDi where are you agalloping to 7 do you think rou can catch a fox?"
Foreigner of Distinction (witi} great glee), "i do not know, mom ami; but i will trai— i will tram"
THE PIC-NIC.
Contented Man (loq.). "what a nice damp place we have secured; and how very fortunate we are in the weather; it would have been so
provoking for us all to have brouoht our umbrellas and then to have had a fine day 1 1 glass of wine, BRIGGS. EH9"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Ptmck" 1842— i
864.
JVIR. BF(IQq3'3 PLEASURES Of fl3HI|^Q.
No. VIII.
WR. BRIGOS, ANXIOUS TO BECOME A "COMPLETE ANGLER," STUDIES THE "GENTLE
ART" OF FLY-FISHINQ.
No. IX.
VIR. B. GOES OUT. HIS CHIEF DIFFICULTY IS, THAT EVERY TIME HE THROWS HIS LINE— THE HOOKS (oF WHICH THERE ARE FIVE) WILL STICK
BEHIND IN HIS JACKET AND TR-WS-RS.
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John LeecUs Pictttres of Life and Character.
MEN OF EXPERIENCE.
Tom. "AH. BILL! IM QUITE TIRED OF THE DISSIPATION OF THE GAY
AND FASHIONABLE WORLD. I THINK I SHALL MARRY AND SETTLE."
Bill. "WELL, IM DEVILISH SICK OF A BACHELOR'S LIFE MYSELF. BUT
1 DON'T LIKE THE IDEA OF THROWING MYSELF AWAY IN A HURRY."
QUITE UNNECESSARY.
Juvenile. "OH. charley if you hear a report that im going to be married
OIRL IN BLACK, YOU CAN CONTRADICT IT. THERES NOTHING IN IT "
NOT VERY LIKELY.
Mistress. "WELL, I'M SUREl AND PRAY WHO IS THAT?"
Cook. "OH, IF YOU PLEASE'M, IT'S ONLY MY COUSIN WHO HAS CALLED JUST TO SHOW ME HOW TO
BOIL A POTATO."
EVERY LITTLE HELPS.
I SAY. TOMMY. COME AND SHOVE. HERE'S THE POOR 'ORSE
CAN'T GET THE WAGGIN UPI"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842— 1864.
fA^. BRIQQ3'g PL£:AgUF(£g Of gHOOTIJ^Q.
No. L
MR, BRIGGS THINKS OF RUNNING DOWN THE DAY AFTER TO-MORROW TO HIS FRIEND HAYCOCK FOR A DAY'S SHOOTING. AND HAS BORROWED A DOG TO GO
WITH HIM. FOR THE NINTH TIME DURING THE NIGHT HE HAS BEEN DISTURBED BY THE HOWLING OF THE ANIMAL
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No. II.
MR. BRIGGS NO SOONER RETURNS TO HIS BED, THAN
MRS. BRIGGS SAYS, "MY DEAR I THERE'S THAT NASTY,
TIRESOME DOG AGA:N ! 1 "
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THE RISING GENERATION.
Eton Boy (loq.). "COMe, governor; just one toast, the ladies:"'
109
John Leeclis Pictures of Life and Character.
WHEN IT IS DELIGHTFUL TO LOSE A BET.
Grace. "Teddihgton first?— then that will make four dozen and a half, remember, sixes i two dozen white, and the rest pale drab and lavender."
REWARD OF MERIT.
Ragged Urchin, "please, give dad a short pipe ••
Barman. "Cant do it. dont know him.-
Ragged Urchin. "Why, he gets drunk here every Saturday night."
Barm.in. "OHi does he, my uttle dear? then 'eres a nice long un, with a bit
OF wax at the end."
CRUEL.
"REMEMBER THE STEWARD, SIR, IF YOU PL6ASE."
110
From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842— 1864.
/^F(. BF(IQq,S'p PLEAgUFiE^ Of ^HOOTIJ^Q.
THE STARVED-OUT ALDERMAN.
DREADFUL CASE OF DESTITUTION
No. III.
9 A.M., HIS ARRIVAL ON THE MOOR. MR. BRIGGS SAYS THAT THE FINE BRACING AIR MAKES HIM SO VIGOROUS
THAT HE SHALL NEVER BE BEAT. HE ALSO FACETIOUSLY REMARKS THAT HE IS ON '■ HIS NATIVE HEATH," ANO
THAT HIS "NAME IS MACGREGOR I "
No. IV.
II AM. MR. BRIGGS BEGINS TO SHOW SYMPTOMS OF DISTRESS. HE FINDS
HIS "NATIVE HEATH" A VERY DIFFERENT THING TO HIS "NATIVE FLAGSTONES."
AN OCEAN SWELL.
THE DELIGHTFUL PROCESS OF DRESSING IN A BATHING-MACHINE.
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John LeecJi s Pictures of Life and CJiaracfcr.
AN EXCLUSIVE.
Enter Small Swell (who drawls as follows), ■a-brown, a-want some more coats i"
Snip. "YES. SIR. THANK YOU, SIR. HOW MANY WOULD YOU PLEASE TO WANT?"
Small Swell. "A — let me SEE; all have eight A — NO. ALL HAVE NINE. LOOK
HEREl A— SHALL WANT SOME TROWSERS."
Snip. "YES. SIR. THANK YOU. SIR. HOW MANY WOULD YOU LIKE?"
Small S*e//. "A— i dont know exactly. s'POSe we say twenty-four pairs; .\nd
LOOK HERE! SHOW ME SOME PATTERNS THAT WONT BE WORN BY ANY SNOBS!"
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ELEGANT HABIT.
Mamma. "My dear Frederick, do pray take your hands out of your
POCKETS ! "
Frederick, "couldnt do it, mamma, dear; all our men at Cambridge wear
THEIR HANDS IN THEIR POCKETS. AND I COULDN T DISGRACE MY COLLEGE BY TAKING
MINE OUT!!'
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AN OMNIBUS INCIDENT.
Man (thrusting his hand into the window), "will you
BUY A penknife WITH A HUNDRED BLADES, SIR?"
PITY IS AKIN TO LOVE.
Boy (loq.), "O dont i pity them poor nobs in cauridgeS this hot weatheri"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842— 1864.
]AV\. BFJIQGS'S PLEA3UF[ES Of gHOOTIJ^Q.
No. V,
r2 A.M. TOTAL PROSTRATION OF MR. BRIGGS.
ANALOGY.
Sportins mn (loduituo. "i SAV. charles-thats a promising uttue filly along o' that bavhaireo woman whos talking to the
BLACK-COB-LOOKING MAN!"
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JoJni Leech's Pictures of Life and Character.
JOHN THOMAS MISPLACED.
Lady. "YOu wish to leave— really its very inconvenient, pray— have you any reason to be dissatisfied with your place?"
Flunkey, "oh. dear no, maam— not dissatisfied exactly; but— a— the fact is, ma am, you dont keep no wehicle. fn7> i find i miss MY
CARRIAGE exercise."
NOTHING LIKE PRUDENCE.
Maria (lor,.), "my dear Charles, before we think of marrying, i must ask you what you
have?"
curb's. "my dear maria, i will tell you frankly that all i have in the world is a
r>rum and a cricket bat ; out papa has promised me a uow and arrows. and a pony, if
i'm a good boy."
Maria. "o»\ my dear charles, we could never live and keep house upon thati"
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HOUSEMAIDS REFUSING SERVICE IN BELGRAVIA.
Lady Emily. "NOW dear, i wish you would be quick, and light the fires,
AND HELP ME TO MAKE THE BEDS."
ITIie Barracl<s being removed from Kniglttsbridite. Young Ladies do llie Houseworli.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842 — 1864.
)V1I^. BRIQqS'3 PLEA3UF(E3 Of gHOOTII^lQ.
No. VI.
MR. BRIGGS IS OFF AGAIN SHOOTING.
G/?>1 WDM/1 MM/1 /S
SUPPOSED TO HAVE GIVEN MASTER TOM SOME PLUMS.
MAKING THE BEST OF IT.
Master Ton,. "Now, then, grannv, rvE eaten the plums, and if you dont Qive me s^pence. i'lu
SWALLOW THE STONES'"
John LcccJi s Pictures of Life and Character.
HORRIBLE INCIDENT IN REAL LIFE.
AS THE SERVANTS ARE GONE TO BED, THE MASTER OF THE HOUSE ENDEAVOURS TO GET A LITTLE BIT OF SUPPER FOR HIMSELF. HE CANT CONCEIVE
WHERE THE DEUCE THE THINGS ARE ALL KEPT ; AND HE IS ALMOST TORN TO PIECES BY THE BLACK NATIVES OF THE KITCHEN.
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A FAULTY MIRROR.
RATHER SEVERE.
"SHALL I OLD YOUR ORSE, SIR?"
"LOR! WHAT A MOST ABOMINABLE GLASS.—
I DECLARE IT MAKES ONE LOOK A
PERFECT FRIGHT'."
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Piuichl' 1842 — 1864.
]AY\. BF^iqqS'S PLEAgUf^ES Of SHOOTIJ^Q.
No. VII.
FORTUNATELY FOR MR^ BRIGGS (wHO <M\LL LOAD HIS OWN GUN BECAUSE THf/V HE KNOWS WHAT HE IS ABOUT) THE KEEPER DISCOVERS THAT HE HAS
PUT ABOUT THREE-QUARTERS OF A POUND OF SHOT INTO HIS RIGHT-HAND BARREL.
QnkHQ SHOW OF PRIZE VEGETARIANS.
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John LcecJi s Pictures oj Life and Character.
Q,onsoiA7\Qn.
"NOT KITCHED NONE! AH' SIR. YOU SHOULD HA' BIN HERE LAST TOOSDAY ; THERE WAS TOO GENTS KILLED A UNCOMMON SIGHT
A- FISH TO BE SURE, THEN.'
BOTTOM FISHING.
Piscalor No / (miserably). " now, tom, DO leave off. it isn't of any use ; and it'3 getting quite dark."
Piscaior No. 2. "leave offii what a precious disaqreeadle chap you are. you come out for a days pleasure and youre always
A-wantinq to go home I"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Pimch" 1842—1864.
]h\\. Bf^iqqg'g PLEA3UF(E5 Of gHOOTI|^q.
No. VIII.
FEW THINGS ARE MORE ANNOYING THAN TO BE SHDRT OF POWDER WHEN THERE IS A CHANCE OP GOOD SPORT. MR BRIGG3 FEELING THIS, ORDERS A
GOOD SUPPLY. TO BANG AWAY AT THE PHEASANTS TO-MORROW. HE SUGGESTS TO MRS. ERIGGS, THAT IT SHOULD BE KEPI UNDER THEIR BED. TO BE OUT
OF THE WAY OF THE CHILDREN ! !
A CAUTION TO LITTLE BOYS AT A FESTIVE SEASON.
Mamma, "why, my dearest albert, what are you crying for?-so good, too, as you have been
ALL DAY I"
Snoiled Little Boy. "BOO-KOO! I'VE eaten so-much be-ef and t-turkey, that i cant eat any p-plum
I^-P-PUDDING!" " '""l "''^^ ^ '"^ ^''"* ''"'° '°*
A PRIVATE OPINION.
"WELL, I THINK THIS IS THE NEATEST THING I HAVE
SEEN FOR A LONG TIME."
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch,' 1842 — 1864.
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BH FROM THE MINING DISTRICTS.
First. "WUT TAK THY QUOAT OFF, THEN! 01 TELL THEE OI'M AS GOOD A MON
AS THEEl-
Second. "THEE A MON ! WHOY THEE BE'EST ONLY WALKING ABOUT TO SAVE THY
FUNERAL EXPENSES!"
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ANOTHER BIT FROM THE MINING DISTRICTS.
First Polite Native. "WHO'S 'im, bill?"
Second Ditto. "A stranger i"
First Ditto. "'EAVE 'ARF A BRICK AT 'IM."
UP TO WEIGHT.
stout Party. "AHEMI I want to have a look at the hounds TO-r«ORROW! DO YOU think you HAVE GOT ANYTHING THAT WOULD CARRY ME?"
Stable Keeper, 'well, sir! i think i have two brown 'osses-zI^o d OMrtieuS, as perhaps might do it!"
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Joliu Lccclis Piclurcs oj Lije and Character.
WH-(, INDEED?
Perceptive Child, mamma, dear! why do those gentlemen dress themselves like the funny little men in my noahs ark?"
VERY CONSIDERATE.
Aflabh Little Gentleman, "dear, oh deari how it rains i im afraid you'll
OET VERY WET— CAN I OFFER YOU A OREAT COAT OR ANYTHING?"
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CHANGING THE SUBJECT.
Old Gentleman, "well. Walter, i suppose you have got into latin and creek at
SCHOOL BY THIS TIME, EH?"
Juvenile. "OH, yes, sir. i have just finished xenophon and thucydides, and am
NOW IN EURIPIDES. BY THE WAY, SIR, HOW WOULD YOU RENDER THE PASSAQE BEGINNING
KfXKws TTfTTpaKTat nni'Ta^t] ? "
Old Gentleman. "Ahemi hey 7-what 7— ahem i here, ruggles, bring another bottle
OF CLARET, AND — EH? WHAT? WALTER, I THINK YOU HAD BETTER JOIN THE LADIES."
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From the Collection of "'Mr. launch,' 1842—1864.
MEETING HIM HALF WAY.
Young Hopeful, "well, its of no use, governor; i cant stick to business.
I WANT to be a soldier, AND YOU MUST BUY ME A COMMISSION."
Governor, "no, my boy, i cant afford to buy you a commission, but ill
TELL YOU WHAT I WILL DO; IF YOU WILL GO DOWN TO CHATHAM AND ENLIST, I
WILL GIVE YOU MY WORD OF HONOUR I WONT BUY YOU OFF!"
MEN OF THE WORLD.
First Man of the World, "heard of miss f s marriage, charley?"
Second Do. "AH! i heard it spoken of. i believe it was a marriage of
INCLINATION ON BOTH SIDES?"
First Do. "YES! IT WAS A BAD JOB. THOSE MATCHES NEVER TURN OUT WELLl"
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PATERFAMILIAS MAKES HIMSELF INDEPENDENT OF HOTELS.
foJiii LcccJis Picticres of Life and Character.
THE BRITON ABROAD.
DID you EVER SEE TWO STRANQE ENGLISHMEN BREAKFASTING AT A TABLE D'HOTE ABROAD? WELL! ISN'T IT A CHEERFUL THING?
THE GARRET AND THE CONSERVATORY,
eantoel Pluralist, "what the people can want with a crystal palac; on Sundays, i cant tminki sur:ly they ought to de contented with
THEIR CHURCH AND THEIR HOME AFTKRWARD8."
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From ilic Collection of ''Mr. PuncJi" 1842 — 1864.
A THOROUGH GOOD COOK
Lady, "then, why did you leave your last place, pray?"
Cook. "WELL, MA'AM, AFTER I'M DONE WORK, I AM VERY FOND OF SINGING AND PLAYING ON THE ACCORDIUM, AND MISSUS HADN.T USED TO LIKE IT— AND
SO I GIVE NOTICE 1"
DOMESTIC SANITARY REGULATIONS.
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John LcecJis Pictures of Life and C/i'a racier.
INFORMATION.
"JEMMY! WHAT'S A STALL AT THE HOPERA?"
"WELL, I CANT SAY. NOT FOR CERTAIN; BUT I SUPPOSE IT'S
WHERE THEY SELLS THE HAPPLES, HORANGES, GINGER BEER
AND BISKITS."
A MOST ALARMING SWELLING!
SELF-ESTEEM.
Genllcman. "sixty pounds a year ii why, man, are you aware that such a
SUM IS MORE THAN IS FREQUENTLY GIVEN TO A CURATE?"
Flunkey. "OH, YES, SIR; BUT THEN YOU WOULD HARDLY, I HOPE, 00 FOR TO
COMPARE ME WITH THE HINFEHIOR ORDER OF CLERGY."
GROSS INSULT.
L'niversily "Man" haviiif; spmt a /itc days in 'J'lKvn, at the end of Term
is about to go Home.
Waiter (condescendinily). ■•ooino home for the holidays, sir?"
University man (huilins himself into Hansom j. "euston squa-a-a-rei"
126
From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842 — 1864.
C/tWD/D.
OW Qent. "Thomas, i have always placed the greatest confidence in you. now tell me, thomas,
HOW IS IT THAT MY BUTCHER'S BILLS ARE SO LARGE, AND THAT I ALWAYS HAVE SUCH BAD DINNERS?"
Thomas, "really, sir, i don't know, for im sure we never have anything nice in the kitchen
THAT WE DONT always SEND SOIHE OF IT UP INTO THE PARLOUR'"
DE GUS-TIBUS.
Uncle. "SO, you've been to the crystal palace— have you,
cus?"
Bus. "YES, UNCLE."
Uncle. "WELL. NOW, ill give you sixpence if you will
TELL me what YOU ADMIRED MOST IN THAT TEMPLE OF INDUSTRY 7 "
Gus. (unhesitatingly). "Veal and 'am pies, and the ginger
BEER. GIVE US THE SIXPENCE."
AN ENTHUSIASTIC FISHERMAN.
■WHAT A BORE I JUST LIKE MY LUCK. NO SOONER HAVE 1 GOT MY TACKLE READY, AND
SETTLED DOWN TO A BOOK, THAN THERE COMES A CONFOUNDED BITE!"
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John Lceclis Pictures of Lijc and Character
A COUNTRY BALL.
First Amiable Lady (very loud), ■what a remarkably odd set of people one meets at a public balli"
Second Do. "Oh, very droll !•
Poor Little Swell. " yeth ; and so thwangely drethedi"
A FACT.
Flunkey (out if place), "theres just one question i should like to ask your ladyship-ham i engaged for work, or ham i engaged for ornament?"
128
From the Collection of ^^ Mr. Punch" 1842 — 1864.
RATHER AWKWARD FOR TOMKINS.
Young Diana, "i think, sir, ir you would be so good as to go first, and break the top hail, my pony would get over."
AGRICULTURAL DISTRESS.
Whip. "HOLD HARD, GENTLEMEN! WARE WHEAT I WARE WHEAT II ■•
Young Farmer, •■come on, gentlemen, never mino the WHEAT-lTfi ONLY THIRTY shillings a quasteh.
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rW£ 0P£ft/1.
Box-Keepsr. "stalls 21s ano 17, this way, maam . last row, maam. wont you like a book, maamt"
SEASONABLE QUESTION.
"DID YOU WANT YER DOOR SWEPT, .VIARM?"
A BRITISH RUFFIAN.
Udy. "IF YOU ARE NOT SATISFIED WITH WHAT I HAVE GIVEN YOU, THERE'S A GENTLEMAN HERE WHO
WILL SETTLE WITH YOU."
Cabman, "no, there aihT! there Ain'T *o GiuTllMah herei"
Lady, "i tell you there is. there is a gentleman in this house."
Catman. "OH, no, there ain't, tOT if m beloucs to you:-
TURFITES.
"I say, old fellow, how do you go to the derby
this year ? "
■'OH, the OLO way — HAMPEFf AND FOUR."
132
From the Collection of ''Mr. Pimchl' 1842— 1864.
UNSEASONABLE SPORT.
Wife (much startled). "Gooo gracious, Reginald: what are you doing with that gun?"
Reginald (who is very hnd of shooting)- "HUSH! hush! my dear-ive killed twoi ■
Wife. "MY GOODNESS! TWO WHAT 7— THIEVES ? "
Reginald, "no, dear, two of those confounded rabbits that are Always eating the vebbenai there, go to sleep, darling— ill have
another directly,"
A YOUNG GENTLEMAN AND SCHOLAR.
Fond Mother, -why, he doesnt write very well yet, but he gets on
NICELY WITH HIS SPELLING. COME, ALEXANDER, WHAT DOES D. O. G. SPELL?"
Infant Prodigy (with extraordinary quickness), "Cati"
■'THAT IS THE QUESTION."
IS WESKETS TO BE GENERALLY WORE THIS SUMMER?
133
John Leeclis PicttLves of Life and Character.
ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT.
Oealsr, " there i he aint a 'obse made up for sale hell go on improvin' every day you keep
HIM— HE WILL."
EASY SHAVING.
ARITHMETIC IN THE UNIVERSITY.
"I SAY, FRANK, MY BOY— IF TROUNCER'S AT 5 TO 2. AND NUTSHELL AT
8 TO I, WHATS THE BETTING AGAINST THE PAIR OF THEM 1 "
"I'M SURE I DONT KNOW— TAKE YOU 0 TO I."
STARTLING EFFECT OF THE "GOLD DIGGINS."
Reduced Goldsmith (loq.j. now then, here you arei-a handsome gold snuff-
box AND A HAPORTH OF SNUFF FOR A PENNY!"
134
From the Collection of ''Mr. P tench" 1842— 1864.
A TEST OF STRENGTH.
First Languid Part^. "dont you find sea-air very strengthening, jack?-
Second Ditto, Ditto- "ah, vewy! i could throw stones in the water all dayi"
HOW DO YOU LIKE IT?
ELEGANT AMD RATIONAL DINNER COSTUME FOR CLOSE WEATHER.
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John LeecJis Pictures of Life and Character.
A HEAVY BLOW.
Alderman Gobble. "Whaw-t; pull down temple bar? oh dear i rinq for the sherry.
THEY'LL BE FOR DESTROYING OOG AND MAQOQ NEXT."
OYSTERS IN JUNE-DELICIOUS!
"NOW, MY LITTLE MAN-HERES YOUR FINE NATIVES! ONLY A PENNY A LOT."
A PRODIGIOUS NUISANCE.
Learned (but otherwise hiihly objectionable) Child (loq >. "OH, mamma, deari what do you think? i asked
MR, AND miss TO NAME SOME OF THE REMARKABLE EVENTS FROM THE YEAR 700 TO THE YEAR 600
B C , AND THEY COULDNT. BUT ( CAN — AND— THE SECOND MESSINIAN WAR COMMENCED ; AND— THE POET
TYRTVEUS FLOURISHED ; BYZANTIUM WAS FOUNDED BY THE INHABITANTS OF MEGARA ; DRACO GAVE LAWS TO
ATHENS i TERPANDER OF LESBOS, THE MUSICIAN AND POET ; THALES OF MILETUS, THE PHILOSOPHER ; ALC/CUS
AND SAPPHO, THE POETS, .'FLOURISHED ; AND NEBUCHADNEZ ■
[Sensation from right and Mt, during which the voice of Child is happily drowned.
LJ^
LITTLE BOY HAS A PENN'ORTH -
ALARMING RESULT!
136
From tJie Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842 — 1864.
HO^ TO MAKE CULPRITS COMFORTABLE ; OR, HINTS FOR PRISON DISCIPLINE.
SAILORS ON SHORE CAROUSING-AS IT WILL BE WHEN THE GROG IS STOPPED.
137
4— T
Jo Jin LcccJis Pictures of Life and Character.
SUBURBAN FELICITY. GRATIFYING DOMESTIC {POULTRY) INCIDENT.
Buttons. "OH! PLEASEM I BE QUICK M ! HERES THE COACHING CHINA A C'-UCKING LIKE ANYTHINK. HEVE BEEN AND LAID A HEGGMI
DURING THE FROST A CERTAIN FOX-HUNTER INCREASES IN WEIGHT. AND GETS TOO BIG FOR HIS CLOTHES.
138
From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842 — 1864.
JVIF^. BI^iqQ3'3 PLEA3UF(E3 Of 3H00TIJ^Q.
No. IX.
TABLEAU-REPRESENTING MR. BRIGGS OUT FOR A DAY'S RABBIT-SHOOTING.
COLD COMFORT.
Country Friend to Sporting Gent from Town. "well. jack, i told you we should have a capital c.w. vou see the frost is cuite gone."
'39
John Leccli s Piciuj-cs of Lije and Cliaractci'.
THE BEARD AND MOUSTACHE MOVEMENT.
Hsilwiy Guard. "Now, maam, is this your luggage?"
Old Lady (who concludes she is attacked by Brigands) "OH, yesi gentlemen, its mine, take it— take all i have— but spare, oh SPARE OUR lives ii"
TRUE POLITENESS.
Alderman Cobble, "now. then, oals i ive quite done, can i cut you ant crub?'
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From the Collectioji of ''Mr. Punch.,' 1842 — 1864.
MF5. BF5IQQS'3 PLEASUF(E3 Of gHOOTIJ^Q.
No. X.
>1 fff/EWD W/IS G//EW Mft. BR\Q.GS, A DAY'S SHOOTING.
A COCK PHEASANT GETS UP, AND MR. BRIGGSS IMPRESSION IS, THAT A VERY LARGE F.REWORK HAS BEEN LET OFF CLOSE TO TO HIM. HE IS
ALMOST FRIGHTENED TO DEATH.
FISHING~WITH FLIES.
THE OLD GENTLEMAN IS IN A HURRY TO GET TO THE STATION-
CAB-HORSE JIBS MOST RESOLUTELY.
Old Gent, ■■now, then, driver, whats the matter ?■■
Cabman, "on. its nothin^. sir. hes only a leetle too fresh, siri"
141
John LcccJis Piclitrcs of Lijc and Character
HOW No. 4 ENJOYED HIMSELF,
HOW No, 8 SUFFERED IN CONSEQUENCE.
SPEAK AS YOU THINK.
"ARE YOU GOING?"
'■WHY, YE-ES. THE FACT IS, THAT YOUR PARTY IS SO SLOW, AND I AM WEALLY
SO INFERNALLY BORED, THAT I SHALL 00 SOMEWHERE AND SMOKE A QUIET CIGAR."
"WELL, GOOD NIGHT. AS YOU ARE BY NO MEANS HANDSOME, A GREAT PUPPY,
AND NOT IN THE LEAST AMUSING. I THINK IT'S THE BEST THING YOU CAN DO."
A HORRIBLE BUSINESS.
M.\ster Butcher, "did you take old major dumbledores ribs to no. 127"
Boy. "YES, SIR."
Master Butcher, "then cut miss wiggles'S shoulder and neck, and hang mr. foodle'S
LEGS TILL THEY'RE QUITE TENDER I "
142
FroJii tJie Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842 — 1864.
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BRIGGS HAS BACKED HIMSELF TO RIDE A STEEPLE CHASE AGAINST HIS FRIEND MUFFINS, OF THE
ST—K EXCH-NGE. HE IS GOING ROUND THE COURSE JUST TO LOOK AT THE JUMPS.
MR. B. ) "OH NO, SIR!— THIS AINT THE BIG ONE, THE BIG ONE IS AFTER YOU GET OUT OF THE LANE, AND AFORE YOU COME TO THE BROOK I"
OUR ENGLISH CLIMATE.
MAY-DAY FOR THE SWEEPS.
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John LeecJis Pictttres of Life and Ckai^acter.
DISTRESSING RESULT OF EMIGRATION.
Lady, "yes, my dear, john left us without any warning, and we cant match the other footman, because all the tall men are gone
TO AUSTRALIA."
THE ROAD-SIDE ON THE DERBY DAY.
A "DRAG" FULL OF GUARDSMEN IS SUPPOSED TO BE PASSING.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842— 1864.
DOMESTIC BLISS.
Young Mother (joyously), "the dear little creature is gettinq on so nicely; its beginning quite to take notice." First Mother of a.
Family (blandly). "OH! my dear! that is not taking notice; its only the wind." Second Ditto, "you should give it a little dill-water.
DEAR. YOU WOULD FIND," &0. &C. Third Ditto. "WELL, IF IT WAS MY CHILD. I SHOULD." &C. &C. Fourth DittO. "NOW, WHEN I WAS NURSING MY LITTLE
GREGORY, I USED," SiC. «ic. Fifth DittO. "WELL. NOW. I WOULD NOT FOR THE WORLD THAT A BABY OF MINE." SiC. &C. Sixth DittO. "INDEED, I HAVE
KNOWN CHILDREN OBLIGED TO ENDURE THE MOST HORRIBLE AGONY," &C. &C Seventh DittO. "DEPEND UPON IT, LOVE; AND YOU KNOW I HAVE HAD A
LARGE FAMILY— AND IF YOU WILL BE ADVISED BY ME." &C- &c. [Young Mother bscomes quite bewildered, and gives herself up to despair.
SEA-SIDE LITERATURE FOR YOUNG LADIES; OR, DELIGHTS OF CROCHET.
First Young Lady (reads), "ioth row-3 long with three chain after each into third small space. , long into same space, 5 ^°>'°J""
THREE chain AFTER EACH INTO MIDDLE SPACE, I LONG INTO SAME SPACE, 3 LONG WITH 3 CHAIN AFTER EACH INTO NEXT SPACE, I LONG IN S«ME SPACE,
5 CHAIN, DITTO IN MIDDLE OF LARGE SPACE, S CHAIN ; REPEAT."
Second and Third Young Ladies (in ecstacies). "OH, how sweetly prettyiii"
147
John Lcecli s Pictui'es of Life and Character.
FRIGHTFUL UPSET OF DIGNITY.
Conductor, "now, marmi wite-ohapel, or mile-end?— onlv a pennv
INTERESTING.
"I HAVE CALLED. MR. SQUILLS, TO SAY THAT MY DARLING LITTLE DOO (l) HAS TAKEN
ALL HIS MIXTURE, BUT HIS COUOH IS NO BETTER."
^'^^'^>".
SUMMER IN ELYSIUM.
THE LONG VACATION IN ARCADIA.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Pi^nch^' 1842 — 1864.
A SAVAGE REPROOF.
Indignant Mister of Hounds, "now, you siri mind the hound! he's worth forty times as much as your horsei"
WHAT A DREADFUL STORY!
Stout Party, ■stopi herei cabmani we want to go as far ter-wards whitechapel as we can for sixpenoei-
Cabman. "VERY sorry, mumi but the oss has bin out all day-dead beat, mum-going home, mum,"
149
John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character.
A SELL.
Enter Sporting Youth, who has lost the hounds.
Youth. "SEEN THE HOUNDS GO THROUGH HERE, PIKEV7"
Pikey. "e-as, a have— tuppense i" [Youth pays the twopence and gallops on.
A lapse of twenty minutes is supposed to have taken place, when
IS IT SO?
Old Lady (!oq.). '■ bless my heart! how ridiculously
SMALL they do MAKE THE EYES OF THE NEEDLES NOW-A-
DAYS. TO BE SURE ! •■
Re-cntey Sporting Youth.
Youtt\ (in a high state of excitement). "Why, confound youi i thought you told me you had seen
THE hounds 00 through here?"
Pikey. "E-AS, so A DID; SEED 'EM YESTERDAY I"
PRIDE.
Page. "THAT POOR DEVIL AIN'T MIXED MUCH IN SOCIETY.
150
Fi^om the Collection of ''Mr. Punch',' 1842 — 1864.
A BOAT FOR AN HOUR.
Stout Gentleman. "Whati is that the only boat you have in?"
FISHING OFF BRIGHTON.
YESl IT'S VERY EASY TO SAY 'CATCH HOLD OF HIM I'
AGGRAVATING-RATHER!
FASHIONABLE INTELLIGENCE.
■OH I HERES A GO! BLOWED IF I AINT
LOST MY DIAMOND RINOl"
151
Jo Jin LeecJi s P id it res of Life and Character.
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THE NEW PURCHASE.
Blanche (who dotes on horses), "there, frank, isn't she a pretty creature? papa gave her to me this morning— she is so good-tempered
AND WHAT A NICE HEAD AND NECK SHE HAS! HASNT SHE 7 SHE'S QUITE YOUNG, TOO— AND SUCH A BEAUTIFUL MOUTH !— NOW, WHAT DO YOU SAY, SIR, EH 7 "
Frank (who is so absurd), "H'mi let's SEE, pretty creature i— good-tempered i-nice head and neck i-youngi— and a beautiful mouth'— why, I
SAY, YOU make a capital PAIR!"
SEA-SIDE. — THE BATHING HOUR.
152
From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842— 1864.
bOlHG IT THOROUGHLY.
Old dent. "I SAY, MY UTTLE MAN, YOU SHOULD ALWAYS HOLD YOUR PONY TOGETHER GOING UP HILL, AND OVER PLOUGHED LAND 1 "
Young Nimrod. "all right, old cock! dont you teach your grandmother to suck eggsi there's my man by the hay-stack with my
SECOND horse ! ■■
NOT WHAT HE WANTED.
MR. haycock, having HEARD OF THE MERITS OF BRU'SED OATS FOR HORSES. REQUESTS HIS FRIEND BRIGGS TO SEND HIM A COUPLE OF "BRU:SERS."
MR. BRIGOS DESPATCHES THE " WH.TECHAPEL CHICKEN" AND THE " BAYSWATER SLASHER."
tS3
4— X
John LeecJi s Pictures of Life and Character.
WAITING FOR A DIP.
Proprietor of Machine (loq.). " sorry to keep you such a long time a waitin; sir ; but really they stop in such a time that we
HAVEN'T A MACHINE TO BLESS OURSELVES WITH THERE'S CRUMPTON'S COTTAGES HAS BEEN IN THE WATER THIS THREE-QUARTERS OF AN HOUR ;
AKD ALBION HOUSE TAKES THE LONGEST TIME TO DRESS OF ANY GENT I EVER SEE. OH ! HERE 3 PROSPECT PLACE A COMING HOUT. NOW YOU CAN
00 IN, SIR."
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JUST LIKE HIM.
PORTRAIT OF A LADY.
MR. BR— GGS (We suppress (/le Gentleman's name for obvious reasons) thinks he will
GO TO HAMPTON RACES.
154
Fro7n the Collection of ''Mr. Picnch" 1842— 1864.
. THE BF(OOK-QF(EE^I VOjLU J^TEER.
No. I.
SALUTING HIS SUPERIOR OFFICERS.
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No. iir.
GOING ON DUTY.
No. II.
HAVING A LITTLE BALL PRAOTIOE.
155
John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character.
GROUNDLESS ALARM.
£quesiri3n. "now. boy, don't you be taking off youf! hat to make me a bow-youll frighten
MY HORSE'
Boy. "A— A— A WARN'T A-GOlNG TO!"
WOUNDED PRIDE.
Small Boy. "now, then, you sir i don'T you know no
BETTER THAN TO RUN AGIN A MIMBER O' PARLIAMENT— JUST
YOU COME BACK, AND PICK UP MY 'AT, OR I'M BLOWEO IF I
DON'T MAKE YER!"
FLY-FISHING.
FAVOURABLE WIND AND THE TROUT RISING AS FAST AS POSSIBUe.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Pu7ich" 1842— 1864.
THE BF(OOK-QREE^ VOLUf^TEEI^.
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No. IV.
FORMS .'HIMSELF INTO A SQUARE, AND RESISTS A OHARQE OF CAVALRV.
No. V.
RECEIVES PRESENTATION OF COLOURS.
157
John LeecJi s Pictures 0/ Lije and Character
MASTER OF THE SITUATION.
Flunkey, "i beg your pardon, sir— but there is one thing i should like to mention at once, i am afraid— a— that i am expected to clean
THE BOOTS."
Gentleman. "Bless me: oh dear, noi there must be some mistake i i always clean them myself— and if you will leave your shoes
OUTSIDE your door, I WILL GIVE THEM A POLISH AT THE SAME TIME."
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ONLY A PENNY! A SENSIBLE AND INGENIOUS TOY FOR CHILDREN.
(&v LoitJon Streets.)
TOPSY-TURVE/DOM.
158
From the Collection of ''Mr. Ptmck" 1842— 1864.
THE BF(OOK-Q^EE|^ VOLUJMTEER.
No. vr.
HAVING BEEN DRUNK AND DISORDERLY, IS ORDERED BY HIS 'DASHING WHITE SERJEANT" TO DO DOUBLE DUTY
No. VII.
THE NIGHTS ARE STILL CHILLY: THEREFORE OUR FRIEND WARMS THE BED FOR HIS FAMILY PREVIOUS TO HIS GOING ON GUARD.
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Jo Jin Leech's Pictures of Life and Character.
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THE TRIAL-FOR-MURDER MANIA.
"ALL IN! ALL IN! WALK UP, LADIES' JUST A GCING TO BEGIN! NONE OF YOUS SHAMS HERE, BUT REAL BULLET-HEADED MURDERERS I
ALL IN ! ALL INI"
161
5— Y
John Leccli s Pictures of Life and Character.
THE SILVER AGE.
DELIGHTS OF TRAVEL.
Emma, "what DO you th nk. dear gran'MA? the ladies in paris wear their hair taken off
THE forehead AND SPRINKLED WITH SILVER!"
Grandma, "oo they, indeed! well, my darling, so long as they are respectable, there
CAN BE NO HARM IN GREY LOCKS"
"DEAR! DEAR! DEAR! HOW VERY PROVOKING! HERE'S ONE
END OF THE BARREL COME OUT, AND ALL THE OYSTERS MIXED
WITH MY CLEAN COLLARS'"
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A MYSTERIOUS VISITOR.
Domestic. " here's miss BRADSHAW, mum, has just come, SHE'S CONE UP-STAIRS, MUM,"
Angelica, "oh. very well— i will—"
Edwin. "BRADSHAW!! WHO THE DEUCE IS MISS BRADSHAW?"
Angelina, "oh, it'S nothing of consequence, dear-shall i give you some more tea, dear'?"
Ed::in "YES, dut who is miss bradshaw? why cant you teil me who miss bradshaw is?"
'ns-e'ina. "lawi edwin ! if you must know, its-it s-th'— the DRCSSMAfCX "
YOUNG AFFECTION
163
Fro]]i the Collection of ''Mr. Picnch^' 1842— 1864.
THE BEST PREVENTIVE AGAINST SEA-SICKNESS.
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No. I.
WHEN YOU CROSS THE CHANNEL, ESPECIALLY IF IT SHOULD BE
BLOWING HARD, "KEEP YOUR PECKER UP" (aS THAT AGREEABLE
RATTLE, YOUNG FIPPSON, CALLS It) BY MAKING A HEARTY MEAL
AT THE "SHIP" OR "PAVILION."
Xo. III.
THE RESULT.
No. II.
AND ONCE ON BOARD, FIX YOUR EYES UPON SOME D.STAf- OBJECT, AND ADAPT THE MOVEMENTS OF YOUR BODY TO THE ROLLING OF
THE VESSEL, AND THE RESULT WILL PROBABLY BE, AS SHOWN ABOVE IN NO. HI.
163
JoJin Leech's Pictures of Lije and Character.
ALARMING EFFECT PRODUCED BY IMPRUDENTLY TRYING THE HAT AND TABLE-MOVING EXPERIMENT.
I
VERY KIND.
"WELLI GOOD BYE, UNCLE I I'VE ENJOYEO MYSFLF VERY MUCH IN THE COUNTRY; AND IF YOU WILL RUN UP TO LONDON AT ANY TIME, I'LL SHOW
YOU A LITTLE LIFE I ■
164
From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842 — 1864.
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STORMY, AiJ3 MUCH RAIM.
OUT OF TOWN.
A BATH AT BOULOGNE.
APPALLING POSITION OF MR. AND MRS. TOMKINS. WHO HAD A JIB HORSE WHEN THE TIDE WAS COMING IN.
165
John LeccJis Pictures of Life and Character.
DOMESTIC EVENT IN THE ZOOLOGICAL GA RDENS.-^.^: I.
THE N06E OF THE HIPPOPOTAMUS PUT OUT OF JOINT BY THE YOUNG ELEPHANT.
DOMESTIC EVENT IN THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS. X". II.
PELICATE STATE OF THE HIPPOPOTAMUS. IT IS ORDERED CHANGE OF AIR, AND A LITTLE SEA-BATHtNC
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842— 1864.
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DOMESTIC EVENT IN THE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.Sn. III.
THE HIPPOPOTAMUS HAS QUITE RECOVERED, AND IS TAKEN OUT FOR AN AIRING.
CONSOLS AT 90.
Husband ■well! i declare i'M quite glad its a wet day it
WILL BE AN excuse TO STOP AT HOME WITH MY DARLING I ITTLE PIP3EY
POPSY. WHAT DO YOU SAY, DICKEY I EH 7 PRETTY DICK ! PRETTY
DICK!"
CONSO LS AT 80.
Husband. GO cut for a walk! nonsense: ive something else
TO DO. I think too. YCU MIGHT PULL DOWN THAT BLIND. UNLESS YOU
WANT THE SUN TO SPOIL ALL THE FURNITURE ; AND. DEAR. DEAR. DO FOR
GOODNESS' SAKE, JEMIMA, TAKE THAT D CANARY OUT OF THE ROOM I"
167
John LcccJi s Pictures of Life and Character.
A BIT Of SERIOUS PANTOMIME.
A MESSAGE FROM THE LORDS.
ANOTHER BIT OF SERIOUS PANTOMIME.
"HATS OFF, STRA:JGCRS !■■
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flEW CRICKEiINC DRESSES TO PROTECT ALL ENGLAND AGAINST THE PRESENT SWIFT BOWLING.
i68
From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842— 1864.
WHO IS THIS ? WHY, THIS IS MR, JOHN CHUBB PULLING ONE OF HIS LONO, SLOW, STEADY STROKES, HE IS TAKING MORE PAINS THAN
USUAL, BECAUSE THOSE PRETTY GIRLS IN THE ROUND HATS ARE SITTING ON THE LAWN DRAWING FROM NATURE
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169
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Jokn LeecJis PicHires of Life and Character
\
THE NEW GROOM.
Gentleman. "DO you mean to say that you understand the care of horses?"
Boy. "WELL, SIR. I HAD OUGHT TO-FOR I'VE BEEN AMONGST 'EM ALL MY LIFE."
AN ANCIENT IMPOSTOR.
A SMUGGLER, YOU USED TO HAVE REG'LAR
Youths. "THEN, I SUPPOSE, WHEN YOU WERE
COMBATS AND FIGHTS?"
Bo.ifman. "combats and fights i lor love yer, we wos a'most always at it. once in
PARTICKLER I CALL TO MIND. I HAD THREE BALLS THROUGH MY HEAD AND TWO IN THE
STUMMUCK (which I FEEL 'EM NOW SOMETIMES IN THE WINTER I D0>, BESIDES BEIN' RUN
THROUGH WITH A CUTLASS. AND ALL MY FRONT TEETH KNOCKED OUT BY THE PERWENTIVE
MANS TELESCOPE. WICH LUCKILY SHUT UP, OR THERE'S NO KNOWIN' WOT MIGHT 'A BIN THE
CONSEQUENCE. AH 1 THERE WOS GOINGS ON THEN. BUT, LOR, IT AIN'T NOTHIN' LIKE IT NOWl"
[Youths am dt^cply impressed.
A REFLECTION.
ALTHOUGH POLICEMEN ARE PLACED AT PARTICULAR SPOTS FOR THE PURPOSE
OF MAKING OMNIBUSES "MOVE ON." THEY ARE GENERALLY SEEN CHATTINO. OR
CRACKING THE FRIENDLY WALNUT WITH THE CONDUCTORS, TO THE INCONVENIENCE
AND INDIGNATION OF THE PASSENGERS. HOW IS THIS?
170
From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842— 1864.
JVlf^. BF(iqqg'g PL£A3Uf^£3 Of HORgfLKEEPIJMQ.
No. X.
Bi THE TIME MR. BRIGGS'S HORSE HAS RECOVERED FROM HIS COLD, A LONG FROST SETS IN.
Groom, "that's just what I say, sir; it is AGQERAVATIN' to see a nice OSS like that, sir, a DOIN' NOTHIN' cut EATIN' his 'ED OFF."
A GREAT BARGAIN.
TO BE SOLD— THE PROPERTY OF AN OFFICER GOINO ABROAD.
171
John Leeches Pictures of Life and Character.
THE HAT-MOVING EXPERIMENT.
IT IS NECESSARY TO OET A HAT. TWO OR MORE PERSONS PLACE THEIR HANDS ON THE RIM THEREOF, THE LITTLE FINGERS OF EACH PERSON BEING IN
CONTACT IN ABOUT TWENTY MINUTES. OR HALF-AN-HOUR, OR PERHAPS MORE. THE HAT WILL BEGIN TO JUMP AND REVOLVE RAPIDLY.
(N.B, The Party above with the Moustaches, thinks that in the pursuit of Science he could perfurm the experiment over and over again.)
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SHAKSPEARE A LITTLE ALTERED.
'■H£ LIVED NOT WISELY, BUT TOO WELL."
USELESS INFORMATION.
•NOW. MAHM. THIS GOES TO THE CHRISTIAL PALIS."
■•BLESS THE MAN I I DON T WANT NO CHRISTIAL PALISES. I AM OOIN^ TO THE BOROUGH."
172
From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842 — 1864.
TH£: BF(OOK-QF{££;jNl VOLUJ^T££f^.
No. VIII.
HAVING A COLD IN HIS HEAD, RESORTS TO AN INliENIOUS METHOD OF PRESERVING HIS HEALTH WITHOUT DESERTING HIS POST,
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THE Df/ilft DELIGHTS OF BRITAIN'S SUMMER FIELDS.
OVER THE STYLE.
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Joliji LeecJi s Pictitres of Life and Character.
THE BF|OOK-QI^EEJ^ VOLUJMTEEF^.
No. IX.
THE BIVOUAC.
COMPARATIVE LOVE.
Papa. "SO.. CHARLEY, YOU REALLY ARE IN LOVE WITH THE LITTLE ULACK-EYED GIRL
YOU MET LAST NIGHT?"
Charley. "Yes, papa, i love her dearly!"
Papa. "HOW MUCH do you love her, CHARLEY? DO YOU LOVE HER AS MUCH
AS PUDDING?"
Charley. "OH yes, papai and a great deal better than pudding, out (pausing
to reflect)—' dont love— her so much as— jelly i"
No. X.
AT BUSINESS.
Militia Mart (loq )- "Alexander, when you'Ve tittivated that
gent, you must come to drill."
PLEASURES OF THE STUDIO.
when every moment is of CONSEQUENCE, MR. fLAKE WHITES MODEL FOR HAMLET
APPEARS WITH A BLACK EYE, WHICH HE DECLARES IS THE EFFECT OF INFLUENZA
From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842— 1864.
THE BF^OOK-QF^EEf^ VOLUJ^TEER.
No. XI.
HAVING CURED HIS COLD WITH RUM-AND-WATER, RESOLVES NOT TO GO HOME "TILL DAY-LIGHT DOES APPEAR." HE ASSURES THE POLICEMAN THAT
■' ITS ALL RIGHT-
No. XII.
OWING TO THE MILDNESS OF THE SEASON, HE LOOKS UP HIS DUCKS,
^0 FOND OF IT.
"THERE NOW; THAT'S A CIGAR 1 CAN CONFIDENTLY
RECOMMEND."
"WELL; PUT ME UP A DOZEN TO TRY!"
175
John LeecJis Pictures of Life and Character.
DIFFERENCE OF VIEW.
Head of the Family. "FOR what we are going to receive, make us truly thankful— hem' cold
MUTTON AGAIN ! "
Wife of his Bussum. "and a very good dinner too. Alexander. soKEeoor must be economical
PEOPLE CANT expect to HAVE PirHMOfin AND CREEHWICH DINNERS OUT OF THE LITTLE HOUSEKEEPING
MONEY I HAVE."
WHOLESOME PREJUDICE.
"RAILROADS, SIR 7 I HATE RAILROADS, AND 1 SHALL BE VERY OLAO
WHEN THEY'RE DONE AWAY WITH, AND WE'VE GOT THE COACHES AGAIN.'
ALL IS VANITY.
PREPARING FOR THE DERBY.
'I SAY, MISTER, JUST PUT US UP A COUPLE OF GREEN WEILS, WILL YER7 THE DUST IS SO UNCOMMON
DISAGREEAB) ^ A-DRIVING DOWN TO HEPSOM 1"
175
From the Collection of ""Mr. Punch" 1842 — 1864.
THE BROOK-GREEN VOLUf^TEER.
No. XIII.
HAVING GIVEN HIMSELF LEAVE OF ABSENCE, HE ENJOYS A LITTLE DOMESTIC FELICITY.
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A YOUNG PATRICIAN.
S( Swell. ■■ WHAT AN ASTONISHING COAT, GUS ! •
Ond Do. " YA-AS ! YOU SEE ALL THE SNOBS DWESS SO INFERN'LY LOUD— THAT
•' AND I THOUGHT WE WOULD COME DOWN VEWY QUIET."
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HOW TO TAKE CARE OF THE CHILDREN.
A DESIGN, SHOWING HOW THE PRETTY HOODS WORN BY LADIES MIGHT
BE MADE USEFUL AS WELL AS ORNAMENTAL.
177
A A
John Lccc/is Pictures of Life and Character.
THE END OF A FIVE MINUTES' BURST.
Stout Gentleman. "THAt'S the way to go over a gatei i dont think you left me so far behind that time."
REMOVING.— So. I.
Father of the Family. "OH. irs all stuff and nonsense, mrs. g.. it might have oeen managed over
AND OVER AGAIN DY THIS TIME "
Mrs. C. •■ LAW. MY DEAR. HOW YOU TALK I AND IM SURE YOU HAVEN'T BEEN PUT TO MUCH INCONVENIENCE."
Mo(/ior /n-taii'. "there, there, jemima, dont answer him: irs quite ridiculous."
178
From the Collection of ''Mr. Pttnchl' 1842— 1864.
GROUSE SHOOTING LATE IN THE SEASON. JOLLY, VERY.
"COME ALONG, OLD FELLOW! HERE'S A POINT!"
REMOVING.— 'So. II.
FIRST NIGHT IN THE NEW HOUSE -AWFUL DISCOVERY OF BLACK BEETLES.
i?0
John LeecJis Pictures of Life and Character.
PERFECT SINCERITY; OR, THINKINGS ALOUD.
No. I.
Uamms. "You are a disagreeable old bachelor, and generally hate children, i know— but
ISN'T dear little WORMWOOD A FINE, NOBLE LITTLE FELLOW 7 '
Old Gent. "well, if you want my candid opinion, i may as well tell you at once— that i
THINK HIM the MOST DETESTABLE LITTLE BEAST I EVER SAW— AND IF YOU IMAGINE I AM GOING TO
leave him ANYTHING BECAUSE YOU HAVE NAMED HIM AFTER ME. YOU ARE MIGHTILY MISTAKEN."
SPELLING A NEWSPAPER.
PERFECT SINCERITY; OR, THINKINGS ALOUD.
No. II.
Artlsl No (. "THERE, MASTER OKER. I FLATTER MYSELF THAT WILL TAKE THE SHINE OUT OF
YOUR PRECIOUS PRODUCTION, ALTHOUGH YOU DO THINK NOBODY CAN PAINT BUT YOURSELF."
Artist No 2. "HEY. DEAR. DEAR, DEAR I THAT'S VERY BAD DY JOVE, MY BOY, ITS A DREADFUL
FALLINQ-OFF FROM LAST YEAR. IF I WERE YOU, I SHOULD THINK TWIGS DSFORi I SENT IT IN"
Artlit No. t. "MERE ENVY.— ILLIBERAL HUMBUG."
STUDY OF AN ELDERLY FEMALE HAILING THE
LAST OMBLEBUS.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Pitnchl^ 1842— 1864.
PERFECT SINCERITY; OR. THINKINGS ALOUD.
No. Ill,
Medical Man. "stupid old fool' why. theres nothing the matter with him, except
WHAT ARISES FROM HIS OVER EATING AND DRINKING HIMSELF— ONLY I CAN'T AFFORD TO TELL HIM SO."
THE OPERA.
"PLEASE. SIR. GIVE US YOUR TICKET, IF YOU AINT A-QOIN' IN AGAIN."
A HUMOROUS CUSTOMER.
Qentleman in Cart, "i say, guvnor, bring us out a spoonful o gin for the old lady, will yer^-and ill take a pint o' milo ale— and look
HERE I DONT WANT IT TH CK-FOR I ilUT HUHUHti'
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John Leec/is Pictures of Life and Character.
MAHU SORROW.
Swell on Horseback. "WHy. Charley, what's the matter, old boy? you seem out of spirits."
Swell on Foot, "ahi ive had a sad loss, fredi ive lost the little gridiron of'= my chatelaine !I"
MELANCHOLY bCLNE AT IHt OPERA ON A CROWQED NIQHT.
AT GREENWICH FAIR.
"AND MELANCHOLY MARK'D HIM FOR HER OWN."
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Pu7tch" 1842 — 1864.
BRIBERY IS DETESTABLE! BUT POLITENESS COSTS NOTHING.
Canvasser, "pray, gentlemen, don't think of walking to the polling booth: i am sure your time must be valuable, and here's a carriage
QUITE AT YOUR SERVICE "
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EARLY EDUCATION.
Harry (to tomI "there's one great bore asout a watering-place ;
THEY SELL SUCH HORRID CIGARS."
MAY-DAY.
DISTRESSING POSITION OF A SENTIMENTAL GENTLEMAN WHO WAS ABOUT TO OFFER HIS
HAND AND HEART TO THE OBJECT OF HIS AFFECTIONS.
183
John LeecJis Pictures of Life and Character.
A CHEAP DAY'S HUNTING.
No. I.
FIRST OET YOUR SEASONED •SCREW
A CHEAP DAY'S HUNTING.
Nil. II.
ABOUT FOUR MILES DOWN THF ROAD " GET PROPERLY SPLASHED AT A PUBLIC-HOUSE,
RATHER A DROP.
City Gwi( 'w'lo fancies himself n Judie of ,i Horso, .inri no end of a Smil). -thats a nice little tit, cabby, and brought us alono
WELL I"
Cilb6/, "YESSIRI he is a nice little OS, HE IS— 3UT LOR BLESS YER ! HIS ART'S TOO BIO FOR HIS BODY, HE'S TOO GOOD FOR MY
WORK I NOW HE'O JEST SUIT SUCH A QENT AS YOU— TO DRIVE A LIGHT TEACART ABOUT TOWN FOR ORDERS ON A WEEK-DAY, AND TAKE THE
MISSUS our FOR THE DAY O' SUNDAYS!'
184
From the Collection of ''Mr. P tine hi' 1842— 1864.
A CHEAP DAY'S HUNTING.
No. III.
AND RETURN HOME SMOKING A CHEROOT, TO THE ADMIRATION OF THE
POPULACE.
ftltlit|-Hl1itit^t»^:lit
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THE AGRICULTURAL DISTRESS DODGE.
ar. "DID YOU GET THE LAMB'S FRY ? "
His Child. "ALL RIGHT,"
Beggar, "well, now, run home and tell yer mother not to boil
THE SPARRERGRASS TILL I COME."
UNDENIABLE.
Buyer, "is he well broke?"
Seller. "LOR, bless yei look at his knees i-
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REMONSTRANCE.
London Merchmt. "why. what is the use of your being in a respectable
HOUSE OF business IF YOU PROCEED IN THIS ABSURD, VULGAR MANNER? NOW,
take my word FOR IT. UNLESS YOU MEND VERY CONSIDERABLY, YOU WILL GO
ON FROM BAD TO WORSE, YOU WILL BECOME A PETTY HUCKSTER ; FROM THAT
YOU WILL, IN ALL PROBABILITY, GET TO BE A MERE OOMMON-COUNCILMAN ; THEN
AN ALDERMAN ; WHEN. AFTER A COURSE OF GLUTTONY AND TOMFOOLERY, PAINFUL
TO THINK OF, YOU WILL MAKE A RIDICULOUS TERMINATION TO YOUR CONTEMPTIBLe
CAREER BY ACTUALLY BECOMING A LORD MAYOR."
185
6 — B B
Jo Jul Leeclis Pictitres of Life and Character.
THE JLAD1E3 Of THE CREATION
Nn. I.
7Hf PARLIAMENTARY FEMALE.
Father of Iho Family, "come, dear; we so seldom go out together now-cant you take us all to the play to-night?"
Mislms of the House and M.P. "how you talk. Charles I don't you see that i am too busy, i have a committee to-morrow morning.,
AND I have my speech ON THE GREAT CROCHET QUESTION TO PREPARE FOR THE €VENING."
No. II.
THE DRAWING-ROOM.
i86
From the Collection of ''Mr. PiLuch" 1842— 1864.
THE J^ADIEg Of THE CFJEATION !
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No. III.
THE DINING-ROOM.
Lady of the House, "now then, girls ! fill your glasses! bumpers i here-s just one toast which i am sure you will all drink
WITH PLEASURE. THE GENTLEMEN!!"
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No. rV.
NATURALLY THE FEMALE THINKS SHOPPING VERY TIRESOME.
Superior Creature, "for goodness' sake, edward, oo come awayi when you once get into
A SHOP, THERE'S NO GETTING YOU OUT AGAIN."
187
John LeecJis Pictures of Life and Character.
THE LADIE5 Of THE CREATIOJ^ !
No. V.
SPORTING FOR LADIES.
No. VI.
THE BAND AT ST. JAMES'S PALACE.
188
From the Collection of ''Mr. PiLuch" 1842— 1864.
THE LADIE3 Of THE CREATION
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No. VII.
A "BUS" CONDUCTRESS.
Old Oentlamnn. "vou are a very saucy, impudent woman, and i'LL
CERTAINLY SUMMON YOU I "
Conductress, "thank ye, siri (To Drimr.) GO on, sarah ; never mind the
OLD cove,"
No. VIII.
MARY PROTECTING THE WEAKER SEX.
No. IX.
THE ARREST BY BAILIFFS.
■•ANO SERVE HER RIGHT TOO-EXTRAVAGANCE IN A MAN IS. IN SOME
DEGREE. EXCUSABLE. FOR HE KNOWS NO BETTER-BUT. IN A WOMAN. IT
IS QUITE UNPARDONABLE."
189
John Leech s Pict7ires of Life and Character.
THE LAD1E3 op THE CREATION.'
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Nu. X.
M\S,S, BROWN TAKES HER COUSIN OUT FISHING.
Inferior Animal. "Oh dear.' miss brown i heres a fish taken all my bait, do come
AND PUT ON another WORM!"
No. XI.
THE WOMAN AT THE WHEEL.
THE REAL FLOWER-SHOW.
190
F7'07u the Collection of ''Mr. PtincJil' 1842 — 1864.
THE LADIEg Of THE CREATION BLO OJM ER 1 SJVI.
No. I.— APROPOS OF BLOOMERISM.
Visitor (who is looking at the Print of the Blooner Costume), "well, now, upon my word, i
DONT SEE ANYTHING RIDICULOUS IN IT. / SHALL CERTAINLY ADOPT IT."
Strong-minded Lady, "for my part, i so thoroughly despise conventionality, that i hav?
ORDERED ALL MY NEW THINGS TO BE MADE IN THAT VERY RATIONAL STYLE!"
No. II.
THE SORT OF LEG THAT LOOKI WELL IN RLOOMER PETTILOONS.
IQl
John Leccli s Pictiti^es of Life and Character.
THE LADIES Of THE CFJEATION BLO 0/^EF(l3f<1•
No. lU.-RESULTS OF BLOOM ERISM-TH E LADIES POP THE QUESTION.
Superior Creature. "SAYi OH, say, dearest i wi'.l you be mine?" SiC, lo.
No. IV.— A POSER FOR A BLOOMER.
Old Oentleman. -before i can entertain your proposal, and give my consent to your marrying my son, i
MUST ASK YOU WHETHER YOU ARE IN A POSITION — A-TO-A — KEEP HIM IN THE STYLE TO WHICH-A — I MAY SAY-HE
HAS ALWAYS BEEN ACCUSTOMED? AHEMl"
102
From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch^^ 1842— 1864.
THE LADIES Of THE CREATION BLOOf^ER I SjVI.
No. v.— /I PROBABLE INCIDENT IF BLOOMERISM ISN'T PUT DOWN.
Maid. "IF YOU PLEASE, MISS. THE DRESSMAKER HAS BROUGHT HOME YOUR NEW— AHEM— FROCK."
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No. \1.— SOMETHING MORE OF BLOOMERISM.
(behind the counter THERE IS ONE OF THE "INFERIOR ANIMALS.")
193
5— C C
John LcccJf s Pictures of Life and Character.
THE X.y\DIE3 Of THE Cf^EATIOjS BE OOJvlE 1^13/4.
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No. VU.—BLOOMERISM IN A BALL-ROOM.
Bloomer, 'may i have the pleasure of dancing the next polka with you?"
No. VIU.-BLOOMERISM AT HOME.
Strong-minded Female, -now, do pray. Alfred, put down that foolish novel, and
DO S0METH:NG rational, go. AMD PLAY SOMETHING ON THE PIANO ; YOU NEVER PRAO'
TISE NOW YOURE MARRIED."
No. IX.
EFFICIENCY OF FEMALE POLICE IN WHAT IS VULGARLY CALLED A "JOLLY ROW."
194
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Mff. MffflK BELVILLE ON THE CONTINENT GENERALLY.
'Any Behille. "YES! i like it extremely, c like the Lazy Ally sort of feelino.
I LIKE SITTING AT THE DOOR OF A Caffy TO SMOKE MY CIGAR ; AND ABOVE ALL fonter
nOO) ITS A GREAT COMFORT TO WEAR ONE'S BEARD WITHOUT BEING LARFED AT'"
SCENE. -BUREAU OF THE CHIEFS OF THE DOUANES.
French Official. "You have passport?" Official, "christian nom?"
English Gent. - nong, mossoo." Gent, "-arry!"
Official. "YOUR NAME?" Olficiaf. "profession?"
Gent. "BELVILLE." Gent. "BANKERI"
OUR FRIEND BELVILLE AIRS HIS FRENCH AT BOULOGNE, TO THE ADMIRATION OF
DOBBINS, WHO DOESN'T SPEAK THE LANGUAGE.
Belrille. "ahemi pardong mossoo '-esker vous avey-a-such a chose as a-a-une pot— a-that is a-a-une po you
KNOW-DE-DE-DE BEAR'S GREASE 7 COMPRENNY ?— BEARS GREASE?"
201
G — D D
John Leech s Pictures of Life and Character.
^^l ^^-— -
ON THE MOORS.
Mr. Puff. "my BIRD, I THINK' Me. Muff. "BELONGS TO Mf I FANCY " &C- &C. &C.
^>^^^^yT^'^!^
LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP.
'■W3-MARE. HANQ IT I-ANYTHINO IN REASON 1 DON'T MIND; BUT, AS A FATHLR OF A FAMILY, I DONT FEEL JUSTIFIED IN GOINO
AT SUCH A GATE AS THAT '
202
From the Collection of ''Mr, P tench" 1842 — 1864.
HOfJ KIND.
Cruel Little Puth. "OH, Harriet dear— put on your hat and let us thee the steamboat come in. the thea is tho rough!-and the
PEOPLE WILL BE SO ABTHURDLY THICK ! ! I "
FOLKESTONE.- ARRIVAL OF THE BOULOGNE BOAT. WIND S.W.
203
JoJin J^cccJls Pictui'cs of Lijc and Cliaj'cicter.
AN ANXIOUS MOMENT.
"DONT MOVE THERE, WE SHALL CLEAR YOU!
NOTHING LIKE KNOWING THE COUNTRY.
Huntsman do Officer goini Abroad,, "please be so good, sir. as give my respects to master harry."
Officer. "OHi DUT my drother 13 in the west indies, and I am going to the east."
Huntsman -mayhap youll meet at tcover side all the same, sir.-
204
From the Collection of ''Mr. Pttnchl' 1842 — 1864.
COOL ASSURANCE.
Undergraduate. "You dont object to smoking, i hope?"
Old Party (probably a Director). "YES. sir. i object very much indeed! in fact, i
(AVE THE STRONGEST OBJECTION TO SMOKING!!!"
Undergraduate, "hm! ha! some people have."
[Smokes for the next fifty miles.
THOSE SHOCKING CLUBS.
Charley (who io /'fii/ie/' addicted to betting.) "—and talking of goodwood races,
WE'VE got SUCH A JOLLY SWEEP AT OUR CLUB!"
Constance. "A SWEEP, Charles !— well ! i never thought much of your club
FRIENDS, BUT I DIDN T THINK YOU ASSOCIATED WITH PEOPLE OF THAT SORT I "
FASHIONS FOR FAST MEN.
Tom. "WHICH DO YOU LIKE BEST FOR TROUSERS, BILL, CHECKS OR STRIPES?"
Bill. "WELL, I THINK CHECKS ARE UNCOMMON SUPERIOR. BUT STRIPES IS MOST NOOBY."
IN A VERY BAD WAY.
•WHY, YOU SEEM QUITE WRETCHED. FRANK!"
"WRETCHED, MY BOY! AH. YOU MAY IMAGINE HOW WRETCHED 1 AM, WHEN I TELL YOU
1 DONT EVEN CARE HOW MY TWOWSERS ARE MADE!-
205
John Leech s Pictures of Life and Character.
BEFORE PAYING HER RESPECTS AT ST. JAMES'S.
THE PERILS OF A COURT PRESENTATION.
AFTER PAYING HER RESPECTS AT ST. JAMES'S.
FRIGHTFUL.
Clara, "well, rose, dear, and how do you feel after the party?"
B0S8. "OH, PRETTY WELL; ONLY I HAVE HAO SUCH A HORRID DREAM! 00 YOU KNOW, I DREAMT THAT THAT GREAT STUPID CAPTAIN DRAWLER
UPSET A DISH OF TRIFLE OVER MY NEW LACE DRESS WITH THE BLUE SLIP? "
206
From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch',' 1842 — 1864.
TRUTH IS GREAT.
Unsophisticated Little Girl. "now. you a'done, billy, if you aint quiet directly,
I'LL GIVE YER TO THIS GREAT. BIG HUGLY MAN I"
[Immense deliglit of Swell in gorgeous array.
A DELUSION.
Dean. "well, sir?"
Small University Man (under the impression that he has imitated the Dean by his
conspicuous moustachios). "c believe you wanted to speak to me, sir, about-
ABOUT— MY MOUSTACHIOS ! "
Dean. "SOMe mistake, siri i didn't perceive that you had anyi"
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MISPLACED CONFIDENCE,
exquisite (to the Mamma of Performer), -what a pity that gurls friends dont take her away from that piano, she's not bad looking.
BUT SHE HAS GOT A VOICE LIKE A PEACOCK 111"
207
John LcecJis Pictures of Life and Character.
A CAPITAL OFFER.
"I SAY. CRANNY' CHARLEY SUMMERS AND I ARE GOING TO TAKE LION OUT IN A BOAT FOR A SWIM— NOW IF YOU'LL GIVE ME A SHILLING WE WILL
TAKE YOU AND THE GIRLS OUT FOR A ROW!"
SCENE ON THE ENGLISH COAST.
208
From- the Collection of ''Mr. P^tncJil' 1842— 1864.
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THE TOO FAITHFUL PORTRAIT.
Ceorgina (in riding hibit). "well, dear i i declare its the very image of youi I NEVER!"
Sarah Jane (who insists upon seeing Vie plate), "like me 7 for goodness' sake dont be ridiculous, georgina i think its perfectly
ABSURD 1 WHY. IT HAS GIVEN ME A STUPID LITTLE TURN-UP NOSE. AND A MOUTH THAT'S ABSOLUTELY ENORMOUS!"
iiiiiliii!ri'''i''!-im i
DREADFUL DESTITUTION.
First. "MY DEAR FRANK— WHAT IS THE MATTER, OLD BOY?"
Second, "ohi i am distressed to death about money matters- i don't know
WHAT I SHALL DO 7 WHY. HERE'S JENNY LIND COMING OUT ON THURSDAY. AND 1
POSITIVELY HAVEN'T THE MONEY TO PAY FOR A BOX I "
A PLEDGE OF AFFECTION.
Angelina, "will my darling edwin grant his Angelina a boon?"
Edwin. "IS THERE ANYTHING ON EARTH HER EDWIN WOULD NOT DO FOR
HIS PET 7— NAME THE BOON, OH. DEAREST— NAME IT!"
Angelina, "then. love, as we dine by ourselves to-morrow, let us.
OHI LET US have ROAST PORK. WITH PLENTY OF SAGE AND ONIONS!"
209
fi — E E
John LeccJi s Piciiircs of Life and Character.
VERY PARTICULAR.
First R,1(lw.iy Porter, "what does he say, ijiuL-'"
Second Mto. -why. he says he must have a compartment to hisseuf. because he cant get on without his smoke I"
MOUSTACHE MOVEM EUT.—yo. I
Gent. "I SAY, MOSEY I why do\t yer oo the 'ole do, and let all yer
deard grow, like me?"
OUR BOYS.
Master Tom (to Old Lady who is very nervous about lire), "its all right, granmai my candle
is out, im only smokinq my usual WEEDI"
2IO
From the Collection of ''Mr. PuncJi^' 1842— 1864.
s<^
USEFUL, IF NOT ORNAMENTAL.
Master Alfred (an iiigemoiis Boyj. "look here, walter i see what a jolly target old aunt betsvs round hat makes."
A BACK VIEW.
"NOW. CHARLEY 1 HERES THAT PRETTY ROUND HAT AGAIN -WE WILL HAVE A LOOK AT HER THIS TIME'
211
John Lecclls Piclures of Life ami Character.
^N;-.
SERVANTGALISM ; OR, WHAT'S TO BECOME OF THE M ISSUSES ? — 'So. I.
Servant Gal. "OHi if you please, mam. there was one other think i should like to ave settled."
Udy. "YES?"
Oal, "WHERE DO YOU 00 TO THE SEA-SIDE IN THE SUMMER? BECAUSE I COULDN'T STOP AT A DULL PLACE AND V/HERE THE HAIR WASNT VERY BRACING!
OH!
Lady. "You dont mean to tell me, mary, that my new crystal milk jug is dro — i"
Mary. "yes. 'm. its the obkerdest juq as hever i see-it jest took ano tumbled b.ght
OFF ITS ANDLEII WHICH ITS LEFT ITS ANDLE IN MY 'ANO, 'M."
SOCIAL STRUGGLES.
2(2
From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842— 1846.
OUR "USED UP" MAN TAKES A WALK WITH HIS COUSINS IN KENSINGTON GARDENS.
AWFUL APPEARANCE OF A "WOPPS" AT A PICNIC.
211
John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character.
NOTHING LIKE SYSTEM,
"AVyl PUMMELL, WHAT 00 I OWE YOU?"
"OH! NOT MUCH, SIR. IT'S OF NO CONSEQUENCE,"
"AW I NO, BUT I THINK OF TAKING THE BENEFIT OF THE ACT ABOUT CHRISTMAS;
AND AS A MAN OF SYSTEM. I AM VERY PARTICULAR ABOUT EXACT AMOUNTS,"
PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL.
Maid. "LAW BLESS YERI THAT AIN'T MISSUS'S OWN 'AIR; IT'S A WIG I
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PUNCTUALITY IS THE SOUL OF BUSINESS.
"NO-OO. OOOD-NIGHT. OLD CH \P I BUSINESS IS THE SOUL OF PUNC-
TUALITY, I MUST CO NOW, I'VE GOT SOME BUSI-BUSINESS TO ATTEND
TO— fft/c;— LET-TERS TO— WRITE!"
EXTREMES MEET.
"THIS IS YOUR BED. SIR!
2'4
From the Collection of ''Mi'. Pitnch" 1842—1864.
>f MffGE BUUP OF CAUTION.
Flora. "OH, let us sit here, aunt, the breeze is so delightful."
Aunt. "YES, DOVE !— IT'S VERY NICE, I DARE SAY ; BUT I WONT COME ANY NEARER TO THE
CLIFF, FOR I AM ALWAYS AFRAID OF SUPPING THROUOH THOSS RAILIftCS'"
HEART-BREAKING.
Philinthropist. "what now. my man?"
Street Boy. "THEY'VE been and cone and spiked my pea-
A VICTIM OF PLEASURE.
"WHAT A STUNNING MEERSCHAUM YOU'VE GOT THERE, CHARLEY I "
"YES, I THINK IT WILL BE HANDSOME BY THE TIME I'VE PROPERLY COLOURED IT."
A YOUNG PHILOSOPHER.
First Butclter Boy. "SO they-ve done away with sm.thfel'"
Second Butcher. Boy. "AH! they'll soon be bowling out hall ou.t
OLD INSTITOOSHUNS."
2IS
Jolui LcecJi s Pictures of Life and Character.
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A VERY GREAT MAN.
"NOW. COLLINS YOU MUST GO OUT VERY DEEP, FOR I WANT TO TAKE A 'HEADER!
AQUATICS.
Flora. "WELL, BUT, TOMMY! DO YOU THINK YOU CAN ROW BOTH OF US?"
Tommy (who fancies himself a perfect Athlete in higit condition). "ROW YOU i why,
JUST YOU LOOK HERE; HERE'S A BICEPS MUSCLE FOR YOU!"
SEA-SIDE SATURDAY EVENING. -THE ARRIVAL OF THE ''HUSBANDS' BOAT."
2l6
From the Collection of ''Mi'. PtLuch" 1842 — 1864.
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Sf/?;'/iwrG/i/./sM.— No. II.
Housemaid, "well, soosan, i've made up my mind not to stop 'ERE no longer to work
LIKE NEGROES AS WE DOI"
Cook. "NOR I, NUTHERI BUT JUST TURN THE MEAT, WILL YOU, PLEASE. THE WHILST I FINISH
MY CaOCHET?"
IMPROVEMENT IN IRISH AFFAIRS.
"WHOOI— WILL ANY JINTLEMAN BE SO ENGAGIN' AS TO THREAD
ON THE TAIL OF ME REGISTHERED PALLYT0E7"
SERVANTGALISM.—I^o. Ill
Old Lady, "what is it, boy?"
fioy. "PLEASEM-irS A PAIR OF WHITE SATING SHOES, AND THE LADY'S FAN WOrS BIN MENDED
— NAME OF MISS JULIE.1 PEARLASH !"
Old Lady, "miss i i i ! i 7 ? ? 7 7"
Voice from (/le Area. "on, :rs all right, mum. its mei
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AN IRISH HOTEL.
Traveller. " hollo 1 what the 'deuce are you about with
that gridiron 7"
Chamber.-naid. "TO BE sure, its yer honour's bed i'm warm-
ing; AND AINT OUR WARMING-PAN ENGAGED FRYING SAUSAGES 7"
6— F F
John LcccJis Pulurcs of Life and Character
SERVANTGALISM. — :<<^. IV.
Servant Gal. "well, mam- heverythink considered— rM afraid vou wont suit
HE. I'VE ALWAYS GIN BROUGHT UP GENTEEL . AND I COULDN'T GO NOWHERES WHERE
THERE AIN'T NO FOOTMAN KEP'."
SERVANTGALISM.- -}<o. V.
Servant Gal (who has quarrelled with her bread-ami butter), "if you please, ma'am,
I FIND THERE'S COLD MEAT FOR DINNER IN THE KITCHEN, DID YOU EXPECT ME TO
EAT IT?"
Lad^. "OF COURSE I EXPECT YOU TO EAT IT, AND AN EXCELLENT DINNER, TOO."
Servant " oh, then, if you please m, i should like to leave this day week."
ISxit idiot.
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THE ONLY "PARTIES" WHO ENJOYED THE WET DAY.
MAKING THE BEST OF IT.
enthusiast. "THIS is really admiraulei-i get my swim— and a shower bath in.'
218
From the Collection of " Mr. Ptuichl' 1842— 1864.
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ZUAIL BY DEGREES, AND BEAUTIFULLY LESS.
Shopman. "OH, i beg your pardon, sir— but the lady left her parasol on the counter:
Swell. "HAW I YA— as— NO I THAT IS, ITS MY UMBRELLAW. THANKS! BY JOVE I HAW 1"
A DRAWING-ROOM ENTERTAINMENT.
2:9
John Leccli s Piclures of Life and Character.
THE MOUSTACHE MOVEM ENT.—No. 11.
"MY EYE, TOM. WHAT A ORRID BORE IT MUST BE FOR THE HORRCER
SWELLS. NOW WE'VE TOOK TO WEARIN' OUR MOOSTARCHERS. THE GALS CANT
TELL US FROM THEM, NOW ! •
BATTLEDORE AND SHUTTLECOCK.
THE POPULAR AND AMUSING GAME AS AT PRESENT PLAYED IN THE PRINCIFAL
THOROUGHFARES.
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A PLEASING DELUSION.
Smith. "HOLLOI POSTER, AINT YOU PRECIOUS DRUNK. RATHER?"
Post Boy. " DRUNK 1 NOT A BIT OF IT."
220
From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842 — 1864.
SERVANTGALISM.—'^o. VI.
Lady, "wish to leave? why, i thought, Thompson, you were very comfortable with mei"
Thompson (who is extremely refined), "hoh yes, mam' i dont find no fault with you, mam-nor yet with master-but the truth His, mam-
the mother servants is so 'orrid vulgar, and hignorant, and speaks so hungrammatical, that I reely cannot live in the sam.1 -ouse with
•EM— AND I SHOULD LIKE TO GO THIS DAY MONTH, IF SO BE HAS IT WONT ILLOONVENIENCE YOU l"
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THE SEA-SIDE HAT.
WHAT IS ENOUGH FOR ONE IS ENOUGH FOR TWO,
l/W' llvA-
HOW TO ESCAPE FROM A SCOLDING WIFE.
Patient (inhaling Ether), "this is really quite delightful-a most
BEAUTIFUL DREAM.'
221
John Lecclis PicUires of Life and Character,
A BIT OF HIS MIND.
Edward do his Military Cousin). "Noi . shant ' i shant go and shoot black-
birds ; AND I TELL YOU WHAT, MASTER CHARLEY, YOU DRAGOON SWELLS WONT
HAVE QUITE SUCH A PULL UPON US CIVILIANS NOW, FOR WE ARE ALL GOING TO
GROW BEARDS AND M0U3TACHI0S."
.r-^^i^m.^''''^'^. ,^,
HOW TO GET A CONNECTION.
Shopman (to Ancient P.irty). " yes, miss— thank you, miss— 13 there
ANY OTHER ARTICLE, MISS 7— CAN WE SEND IT FOR YOU. MISS 7'-
[OW iarfy thinks it SUCH a nice shop, and SUCH well-behaved young men.
dc:}m.'^p¥=^ 'r)
iri !■- IF
SEIiVANTGALISM.~-tio. VII.
'Ousemaid (from To.w). -ishann jenkins at home?"
Suburban Cook, "no, she has just gone to her milliners!"
'ousemaid. -then oive her my card, please, and say. i 'ope she got home safelv
FROM the DALL.-
zr^Ti'.^
AN ALARMING MESSAGE.
" if you please, sir, mothers took the lotion, and rubbed
her leg with the MIXTURE!"
222
From the Collection of ''Mr. Ptmchl' 1842—1864.
A MISTAKEN IMPRESSION.
First Young Lady. "OH, dea!? how dull the old town is, now all the
OFFICERS ARE GONE ABROAD!"
Second ditto (i trilte older). "H'M —for my part, im very glad they're gone,
FOR THEY WERE ALWAYS FOLLOWING ONE ABOUT!"
TOUCHING SIMPLICITY.
Little Wife (eagerly opening the door for d:ar Edwin). "OH, see, dear, what i
HAVE FJR YOU "I'M SURE UNCLE HAS GOT YOU AN APPOINTMENT UNDER GOVERN-
MENT AT LAST— FOR HERE'S A LETTER MARKED IMMEDIATE, AND ' 0H HER MAJESTY S
Service I'" [Poor tittle soul I wtiat does site know atiout Rates and Taxes?
AN AGED JUVENILE.
Miss Flora Macfungus. "i daresay you think me a very odd girl- and,
INDEED, MAMMA SAYS IM A GIDDY, THOUGHTLESS CREATURE, AND" —
Partner. - oh, here's a vacant seat, i think."
JUDICIOUS!
"STAND ON MY HEAD, MARM. FOR A PENNY."
-NO. LITTLE BOY— THERE IS A PENNY FOR KEEPING RIGHT END UPWARDS."
JoJm LcccJis PictiLJ'es of Life and Character.
GOOD REASONS.
Failtray Official. "YOUD detter not smoke, sir i"
Traveller, '■thats what my friends say."
Railway Official. "Eut you Mt/s/vr smoke, siri"
Traveller. "So my doctor tells me."
Railway Official tindignantly). "but you SHA/fT smoke, sir!
Traveller. ■■ ah ! just what my wife says."
^rr:==^ ^s- ,>'^
POULTRY FANCIES.
NAUGHTY LITTLE BOY A "COCHIN" IT FOR THROWINO STONES AT THE FOWLS.
INDISCRETION.
Lydia. "dont, hofao: -loo< at old tomkins sitting at
HIS WINDOW."
224
F7'oiu the Collection of "J/r. Piinclii' 1842 — 1864.
QUITE A NOVELTY.
Amiable Experimentalist, "makes a delicious side-dish, doesnt it? but it is not the common mushroom ; its a large fungus called the
AGARICUS PROCERUS. IT GROWS SOLITARY IN HEDGE-ROWS, IS CALLED COLUBRINUS, FROM THE SNAKE-LIKE MARKINGS ON ITS STEM. THE PILEUS IS
COVERED WITH SCALES. WHICH ARE FORMED BY THE BHEAKING-UP OF THE MUD-COLOUREO EPIDERMIS, AND [General pamc (.1*65 plaCB.
CURIOUS MODE OF CONDUCTIHC A RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT.
225
A VICTIM OF CIRCUMSTANCES.
Old Gentlernan. -why, Frederick, what a disgraceful state youre
IN. SIR!— where have YOU BE5N7'
FrederiA. ■■ coulon t— get a seat— so— I've been— to— th'— club."
6 — G G
John Lee ells PicttLres of Life and Character.
AQUATICS.
Small Boy "NOW, then! all together!
OVERTAKEN BY THE TIDF.-M ARGATE.
226
From the Collection of ''Mr. PuncJil' 1842— 1864.
EFFECTS OF SALT WATER, AS OBSERVED AT THE
REGATTA BALL.
_ Weathfrspoon, Esq. (of the Oriana, R.Y.S.). " i say, toiw. whats that little
CRAFT WITH THE BLACK VELVET FLYING AT THE FORE, CLOSE UNDER THE LEE-SCUPPERS
OF THE MAN-OF-WAR?"
Honourable Binnacle (of the Matilda. R.V.Y.O. ■why. from her fore and aft
RIG, and THE CUT OF HER MAINSAIL. I SHOULD SAY SHE'S DOWN FROM THE PORT OF
LONDON ; BUT ILL SIGNAL THE COMMODORE TO COME AND INTRODUCE US. '
TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.
■WE KNEW HOW IT WOULD BE-GIRLS HOLDING THOSE GREAT ROUND HATS OVER
THEIR EYES, SO THAT THEY CAN^T SEE WHERE THEY ARE GOING.— WHY HERES FLORA
PLUMLEY RUN RIGHT INTO THE ARMS OF THAT YOUNG HORACE SPANKER, WHO HASNT
A PEnm."— Extract from our Aunt's Letter.
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OFF THE FORELAND.
Old Lady (loquitur). " now, my good man, i
HOPE you are SURE IT WOULD REALLY DO ME
good, BECAUSE I CANNOT TOUCH IT BUT AS
MEDICINE I ■■
THE NEW ARRIVAL.
227
John Leech's Pictures of Life ami Character.
//1E]V10F(IALS OF THE QF(EAT EX H I B I Tl 0|^. — 1 85 1.
No. I.-CflOlVfl£fl 51ME OF LODGING-HOUSES.
Lodglng-houso Keeper. "ON'y this room to let, mem. a four post— a tent-and a very comfortable
DOUBLE-BEDDED CHEST OF DRAWERS FOR THE YOUNG GENTLEMEN."
^y-^Mi%i\ '' i|#«f
No. U. —YOUNG ENGLAND.
"DOOCED GRATIFYINO, AIN'T IT CHARLES. TO SEE SA MUCH
IN-DASTRY?"
No. in. -PUZZLED VISITOI^S.
No \\, -WONDERFUL OBJECTS.
A GENTLEMAN FROM THr COUNTRY MISTAKES THE CRYSTAL SENT BY THE
DUKE OF DEVONSHIRE FOR THE KOH-I-NOOR DIAMOND.
"MON OlEU, ALPHONSEI REOARDEZ-DONC. COMMENT APPELLE-T-ON OETTE MACHINE LA?"
"TIENS, CEST Dr6lS-MAI3 JS NE SAi9 PAS,"
3aS
From the Colleclion of ""Mr. Ptmchl' 1842 — 1864.
JV1E|V10[^IAL3 Of THE QREAT EXHIBITIOJ^. 1851.
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No. v.— THEATRICAL DEPRESSION.
Maniger. "ladies and oentlemen— a— i mean respected individual,
— IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE GREAT ATTRACTION OF THE EXHIBITION OR
CRYSTAL PALACE, I BEG TO ANNOUNCE TO YOU THAT THIS RIDICULOUS
FARCE OF OPENING MY THEATRE WILL NOT BE REPEATED ; AND YOUR
ORDER WILL BE RETURNED TO YOU ON APPLICATION AT THE QOX-OFFICE."
inmhub Uia ,„f/A
r.umtdink jiejAjwn
No. \\.—A STAGGERER FOR AN EXCURSIONIST.
Foreigner (with profuse gesticulation), "pardon, msieu ! faut-il aller a droite, a oauche, ou
EN FACE, POUR ME RENDRE A PEEK-A-PEEK-A-DELEE 7 " (Piccadi/// J
No. \U.-HOTELS ARE QUITE FULL.
Waterman, "vat time would you like your hot water, sir?"
No. YIU.— AWFUL RESULT OF GIVING A SEASON
TICKET TO YOUR WIFE.
Mary. "PLEASE, SIR, COOKS gone out for a NOLIDAY . AND MISSUS
DIONT SAY NOTHING ABOUT NO DINNER. SIR. MISSUS WENT EARLY TO
THE EXHIBITION WITH SOME LUNCH IN A BASKET, AND SAID SHE SHOULDN'T
BE HOME UNTIL TEA TIME."
229
John LeecJis Pictures of Life and Cfiaracler
^Z\AO^\^^L^ op the QREAT EXHIBIHOf^. 1851
No. IX.~THE LOOKING-GLASS DEPARTMENT.
No. X.—A DELICATE ATTENTION.
AN OLD GENTLEMAN, ANWOUS THAT HIS WIFE SHOULD POSSESS SOME TRIFLE FROM THE GREAT EXHIBITION. PURCHASES (aMONQST OTHER THINGS) THE
STUFFED ELEPHANT, AND THE MODEL OF THE DODO.
230
From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842— 1864.
/VlEj\10F^IAX^3 Of THE Qf^EAT EXHIBITIO|^. 1851.
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No. XU.-SINCERE GRIEF AT THE DE-
STRUCTION OF THE CRYSTAL PALACE.
No. XX. — NEW FASHIONS.
Hitler. "YOU couldn't have a more becoming hat, sir— and they'll be a great deal worn
AT THE OPENING OF THE EXHIBITION"
Omnibus Man "OH, what a horrid shame to
PULL DOWN SUCH A G-B-B-EE-AUTIFUL B-B-B-UILDINO 1"
No. XIII.-7-«£ LADIES AND THE POLICE-THE BATTLE OF THE CRYSTAL PALACE.
231
John LeecJi s Pictures of Life and Character.
JMEjvlOI^IALS op THE QREAT EXHIBITIOJN. 1851.
No. XIV.— /IW INTERESTING COUPLE.
THEY CANT THINK WHERE MAMMA CAN HAVE GOT TO— THEY HAVE BEEN
LOOKING FOR HER EVERYWHERE.
[iV.fi. The most remote Refreshment-room selected.
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No. XV. -REFRESHMENT ROOM.
Visitor. " PINT 0' BEER, MISS, PLEASE."
Miss. "DONT KEEP IT. YOU CAN HAVE A STRAWBERRY ICE AND A WAFER."
m
K,>. Wl. -THE NORTH-AMERICAN LODGERS IN 1851.
I'^l
From iJic CoIIectiou of ''Mi'. Puuchl' 1842 — 1864.
jvlEjvlOf^lALS Of TH£ GF^ZAT EXHIBlTlOjM. 1851.
No. XVII.
PERFIDIOUS ALBION LETS HIS DRAWING-ROOM FLOOR TO A DISTINGUISHED FOREIGNER.^
THE RESULT.
Xo. Will.— DINING-ROOMS.
Waiter (to Chinaman), "very nice birds-nest soup. siR?-yES. sir !-rat pie. sir, just up-yes, sir '-and
A NICE LITTLE DOG TO POLLER— YES, SIR!"
233
6 — H H
John Leec/fs Pichtrcs of Life and Character.
f/IEjVIOf^lALS Of THE QFjEAT EXHIBITION- 185-1.
i\o. xix.
HERE YOU HAVE A REPRESENTATION OF THAT NOBLE CHARACTER, THE
BRITISH MERCHANT. TAKING LEAVE OF HIS SENSES — AND HIS BUSINESS —
TO LOUNGE ABOUT THE CRYSTAL PALACE,
No. XX.
THE TRADESMAN AT THE WEST END IS OBLIGED TO G VE UP HIS TRADE,
AND BREED POULTRY.
g|.^.
No. XXI.
BRITANNIA HAS THE INDUSTRY OF A LL-TH E-WORLD AND HIS WIFE. TO SPEND
A FEW MONTHS WITH HER.
234
From- the Collection of ''Mr. PiincJC 1842— 1864.
JVIEJVIOF^IALS Of THE Qf^EAT EXHIBITIOJM. 1851.
No. XXII.
THE CRUSH ROOM AT THE OPERA.-"MR. CHAWBACON'S CART STOPS THE WAY!"
No. XXIII.
MR. CHAWBACON '■COMING DOWN."
No. XXIV.
FANCY PORTRAIT OF THE GENTLEMAN WHO HAS BEEN
HONOURABLY MENTIONED BY PRINCE ALBERT t
"HONOUHABLY MENTIONED, INDEED! IS THAT ALL 7 SCANDALOUS I"
235
John LcecU s Piclui-cs oj Li/c and Character
J^1E//10I^i;\LS Of THE GI^E/VT EXHIBITIOJM. 1851.
No. XXV.
DINNER-TIME AT THE CRYSTAL PALACE.
2*6
MEM0^IA^3 Of tf:
THE CREAT DERRY RACE '>
237-24C>
EXHIBITION. — 1851
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HUNDRED AND riFTY-ONE.
From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch,' 1842 — 1864.
P^^^^""^^^^^^^^^^
fRQM THE MINING DISTRICTS.
Assiduous Young Curate, "well. then, i do hope i shall have the pleasure
OF SEEING BOTH OF YOU NEXT SUNDAY!'
Miner. " 01. THEE MAY'ST COAM IF 'E WULL. WE FOIGHT ON THE CROFT, ANO
OLD JOE TANNER BRINGS TH' BEER."
WHAT WILL HE DO WITH THEM?
Youthful Costermonger. " now then, guvner. ave the last rope for
A PENNY!"
RAILWAY MISERIES.
Porter, "is this your luggage, sir?"
PiSCator. "CONFOUND IT, NO! WE WANT SOME FISHING-RODS. A CAN OF LIVE-BAIT. AND A HAMPER,"
Porter. "OH— do you, sir? why, they're gone on to Bristol."
341
7 — I I
Jo Jill Lecclis Pictures of Life and Character,
SERVANTGALISM ; OR, WHAT'S TO BECOME OF THE /W/SSUS£5 ? — No. VIII.
Coot. "WELL, TO BE SURE, MUM! LAST PLACE I WERE IN, MISSIS ALWAYS KNOCKED AT THE DOOR AFORE SHE COME INTO IHY KITCHEN !1"
THE ST. BERNARD MASTIFF. A HAPPY DOG-RATHER.
242
From the Collection of ''Mr. Piuichl' 1842— 1864.
PRUDENCE AND IMPRUDENCE.
Old Gentleman. "A very nasty jump, that: i shall go round by shufflers bottom."
Juvenile, " come along, old man i follow me. and ill show you all the sport."
[Exit young hopeful over the pallnga.
^^^
COUNTRY RACES.
QENTT.EMEN RIDERS, WHO ARE SO LIKE PROFESSIONAL JOCKS, YOU CAN HAROLY TELL THE DIFFERENCE I
243
John Lccc/is Pictures oj Lije and C/nwactcr
".■g'viiijlife^wipll^? Ikgh,
FRIENDLY, BUT VERY UNPLEASANT.
Lmly Party (chargins elderly gentleman ii/(/i his umbrella). ■■ hullo, joneS!"
[Disgust of ELDERLY PARTY, whose name is smith.
AN EASY FORECAST.
Gipsy. "HAVE YOUR fortune told, my pretty gentleman?"
Pretty Gent. "Ohi lawk! dont mention iti"
GOING OUT ARRESTING.
"VELL, AARON, MY TEAR, AVE YER AD ANY SPORT?"
•■►•RCTTY VELL, I'VE BAGGED FOUR ALLOTTEES AND TWO PROVISIONALS"
244
From I he Collection of ''Mr. Puuck" 1842— 1864.
iHi ii
1
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A GREAT MISFORTUNE.
First Juvenile (in Cab), -well, charley, have you had it out with the old boy?"
Second Juvenile. "YA— AS; and— aw— what do you think the undutiful old governor sa— ays?"
First Juvenile, "havent the least id— eaw."
Second Juvenile, "why, he sa-ays i must do somethinq to get my own living i"
First Juvenile, "oh lawi what a horrid bawi"
, \iPJ(^^lu_A'-' 'l^^iii^'^l' ' M
\ V„ |.>;-L-' \.|)v^^^_i_
WHERE IGNORANCE IS NOT BLISS.
Engineer. ■■ don't be alarmed, maam, its only a dumpy leveller."
Old Lady, -law- dear nowi well, im sure i thought it was a elunderbust. but donT
FIRE IT OFF, YOUNG MAN, TILL IM GOT BY, FOR I WAS ALWAYS TERRIBLE FEARED OF CUNS."
MARCH OF LUXURY.
Customer. " hi ! james "
Potboy. "NOW THEN, WHAT IS IT?"
Customer. "Just pop my arf an-arf in the hiCE for a minit
THATS A OOOD LAD."
245
John Leech's Pictures of Lije and Character.
COMPLIMENTS.
First Caoby (who is run up against), ■■now, then! ■vhere did you pick up that old strawberry pottle you calls a cab?"
Second Cabby (who retorts), ■same place where yer found that bit of old rag yer calls a orse/^
VISIT TO THE ANTEDILUVIAN REPTILES AT SY DEN H A M-M ASTER TOM STRONGLY OBJECTS TO
HAVING HIS MIND IMPROVED.
246
From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842 — 1864.
^^
A HORRIBLE IDEA.
First Languid Swell. "GOOD gwacious, Alfred ! are you ill?"
Second ditto, ditto (gasping), "ill! aw i yesi no i i shall be all right directly.
BUT— 1— CONFESS— THE— SIGHT OF THAT FEMALES UMBRELLAW— COMPLETELY — FLAWED
ME— MY DEAR CHARLES— CONCEIVE BEING OBLIGED TO CARRY— BUT NO, THE THOUGHT
IS— TOO HORRIBLE!" [They stiudder, and walk on.
FINE BUSINESS, INDEED! THE WRETCH!
Master of the House. ■ oh i mary: what is there for dinner to-day?"
Mary. " i think, sir. its cold mutton, sir."
Master of tlie House. "Hmi-oh! tell your mistress, when she comes
IN, that I may possibly be detained in the city on business, and she is
ON NO account to wait dinner for me."
THE SEA-SIDE HAT-A HINT TO M ATERFAM I LI AS.
A FRESH MORNING.
247
John LeecJi s Pictw^es of Life ajid Character,
IMPUDENCE.
Horse Cjar.1. -now. you boy! you musnt hanc about here."
Boy "OH! yes. MR HANGABOUT. 1 SUPPOSE I MAY SET MY WATCH
BY YOUR CLOCK, AS WELL AS ANY OTHER GENT."
f^C'liv.^^'^'^^^'./.?
GORGEOUS SPECTACLE.
S^rah Jine. "OH, betsy, come 'ere. and bring hisabeller ' we can see the oofs of
THE 'ORSESM"
NATIVE POLITENESS.
Boy (to be-witch.mi Old Udy of F^isluon) "was you a looking for a
broom, MARM7"
"YOUTH AT THE PROW, AND PLEASURE AT THE HELM."
"THE HAPPY PAIR THEN STARTED FOR THE CONTINENT, VIA FOLKESTONE, TO
SPEND THE HONEYMOON."
248
From the Collection of ''Mr. Pimch-' 1842— 1864.
I'Eff*' ACCOMMODATING.
Cabman, "want a cab, sir? take yer anyvere. any distance, any price, and when yer please trot yer down to vitechapel or 'ACKney.
OR SPIN yer along like one O'CLOCK to HEGHAM, STAINES, OR WINDSOR."
PROBABLE RESULT OF THE COCHIN CHINA FOWL MANIA.
249
7 — K K
John LeecJis Pictures of Lije and Character.
TOO POPULAR BY HALF.
Boy (sinsing). •■lover-ly lucy neal. oh loverly lucy neau hif
I 'AO YOU BY MY SI-l-HiDE, 'OW 'APPY I SHOULD FEEL!"
TASTE IN THE DRAW I NG-ROO M. -VI LLI K INS AND HIS DINAH.
Young Lady (who ouihi lo know belter). "Now. William, you are not low enough yet, begin
AGAIN AT 'HE TOOK THE COLO PIZEN.'"
THE BATTLE OF THE PIANOS.
•^50
From the Collection of ''Mr. Pit no hi' 1842— 1864.
"NOW. THEN. THOMAS, TELL YOUR OLD MAN TO PULL ON A PEG, AND LET ME GET UP TO MY PAWNBROKER'S!"
APPROPRlklE.
First Citizen, "i say, bill— i wonder what he calls hisself?"
Second Ditto, "blowed if i know i— but i calls him a bloated haristocrat."
MIGHT VERSUS RIGHT.
Navigator. "Whats that you say?"
Policeman, -why. vll take you to the station house, if
you dont move on.'
Navigator, "you take me to the station-house? ten on YOU
MIGHT!",
251
John LeecJis Pictures oj Life and Character.
A HANSOM OFFER.
Cabman (condescendingly). "HAMpsteadi lets see-the fares about nine bob. as near as may be; but, as r want a drive in the fresh
HAIR MYSELF, SUPPOSE WE SAY THREE ARF CROWNS?"
POULTRY FANCIES—THE PETS.
Old Lady, "well, he has grown ; and, really, i think hk might leave off those frocks, and have a suit of clothes like his brothers."
252
From the Collection of ""Mr. PtLuchl' 1842 — 1864.
y\QZl DISTRESSING.
TRAVELLERS' REQUISITES.
Railway Porter, "any luggage, sir?"
Tnvellei: "^yas— carpet-bag ano cigar-case."
POOR STUBBS!— JUST AS HE MEETS THOSE NICE GIRLS HE ADMIRED SO AT M.'S
PARTY, AN ENORMOUS BLACK SETTLES ON HIS NOSE. HE LOSES ALL PRESENCE
OF MIND.
— ' _iiLiiiiLiiiM^ftnt
HOW TO FLATTER A GENT.
Mr. Noses. "GOT any old clothes, sir? (whispers) any left-off uniforms, captain?"
EDUCATIONAL MOVEMENT.
Man of ReHnenient. " now dont, my good man— pray dont !— i know
WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO SAY. YOU ARE GOING TO S.4Y • YA !— HA I-SPARRER-
GRASS.' 00 ALLOW ME TO PERSUADE YOU TO CALL IT ASPARAGUS— AND
HERE IS SIXPENCE FOR YOU."
2.'^.^
Jolui LcecJis Pictures of Life and C/iaracter.
'^>~'%}P''yC-'''X^
AN EXCITED NIMROD,
HAVING BEEN THROWN OUT. IS UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT HE HAS COME VP WITH SOME OF THE TAIL HOUNDS-" HUlC FOR-R-A-D-E-FOR-R-A-A-D THEN!"
[flreat demonstration of disgust on the part of Old Gentleman out shooting.
^1 -^ >^?^^:;.^i^^*S-
FLY-FISHING.
MR. BUNGLE ALWAYS MAKES HIS FLIES ON THE BANK OF THE STREAM. HERE IS ONE OF HIS MOST SUCCESSFUL EFFORTS.
Mi
254
From the Collection of ''Mr. PuncK 1842— 1864.
"ALL IS FA!R IN LOVE," do.
Young Lady Cwliose birthday it is). "OH, YES! i have had a great number of nice presents; but i wonder who sent me this beautiful
BOUQUET?"
Handsome Party (with moustaches, presence of mind, and great expression of eye), "and cant you guess?" (Sighs deeply.)
[N.B. Poor BiNKS, who was at all the trouble and expense of getting the said bouquet from Covent Garden, is supposed to be ivatching
the effect of his gift with some anxiety.
PLEASURES OF HOUSEKEEPING.
WHAT'S THE MATTER?
MAN IS SUPPOSED TO HAVE TAKEN THE WRONO
TURNING— THAT'3 ALLI
THE INTELLIGENT READER IS REQUESTED TO IMAGINE THAT THE GATES IN THE ABOVE CARTOON HAVE JUST
BEEN THOROUGHLY CLEANED, AND FRESH PAINTED ON HIS RETURN FROM THE CITY. MR. BRIGGS FINDS THAT
RUDE BOYS (totally REGARDLESS OF HIS FEELINGS) HAVE BEEN FARTHER DECORATING THEM.
255
John LeecJis Pictures oj Life and Character.
A ROUGH COUNTRY.
Boy. "NOA, SIR! THERE AINT NO OTHER GATE OUT C' THIS VIELD, YOU MUST FOLLER THAT GENTLEMAN ON THE GRAY HORSE/
Fox Hunter. "WHAT, that gent? oh ! thank yer!"
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SUGGESTIVE OF A PICTURESQUE FIGURE.
Stout Old Oentlemm. •■ a shower-bath make your hair in amessi not a bit of it, if
YOU wear an oil-skin cap like this, as I DO."
THE RETURN FROM A MASQUERADE.
256
From iJie Collection of ^' Mr. Piuichl' 1842 — 1864.
DOUBlfUL.
BO^. "COME IN, SIR! YOUVE NO CALL TO BE AFRAID! IV£ GOT HIM QUITE TIGHT."
A CAUSE FOR REPROOF.
Lady (severely), "janet. i must desire you to oo at
ONCE AND DRESS YOUR HAIR IN A BECOMING MANNER. AND
NOT TO IMITATE ME SO ABSURDLY"
AWKWARD CONSEQUENCES OF REMOVING THE SOLDIERS FROM
KNIGHTSBRIDGE.
oosema/d. "if you please 'm. me, and cook, and mary. wishes to leave, this day month, maam,"
REDUCED CIRCUMSTANCES.
Mary. " if you please, sir, if youve done with the ink,
will you let WILLIAM HAV£ IT TO CLEAN YOUR BOOTS 7
BECAUSE ITS ALL THE BLACKING WEWE GOT IN THE HOUSE."
2SV
7--I. L
John LeecJis Pictures of Life and C/iaracter.
THE CONSTITUTIONAL WALK.
Lady, "dear, dear, its coming on to raini run, jamesi quick, and fetch an umbrella, and
TWO PARASOLS. IM AFRAID MY POOR DEAR COCHINS WILL GET THE RHEUMATISM."
THE DOCILE HUSBAND.
A MAN OF OPINION.
MP. "DID YOU SEE THIS ADMIRABLE SUGGESTION IN THE PAPER, TO PULL DOWN THE TEMPLE BAR?"
Swell. 'PULL OOVm the temple bar I a most earnestly hope NOT— why, GOOD OWAOIOUSI ITS THE PWINOIPAL DARWIER BETWEEN US AND
THE HOHWID CITYI"
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JEALOUSY.
Chorus (of Nice Young Ladies). "OH! of all and of all i never! isn-t it the oaRUNCIST.
WEETEST, PRETTIEST, LITTLE DEAR DARLING DARLING! OH I DID YOU EVERII"
So/0 (by horrid plain-spokeit Boy.) "H'M! / TH!NK ITS A NASTY, ugly little beast, for all the
(ORLD LIKE A CAT OR A MONKEY." [Sensation.
A NICE TEAM.
A BRILLIANT IDEA.
Matilda. "0H, look ye here, tommy! spose we play at your being the bio
FOOTMAN, AND ME AND LIZZERBUTH 'LL BE THE FINE LADIES IN THE CARRIDGEI"
AN EXPERIENCED VETERAN.
Managing Mamma, "my goodness, ellen, how wretchedly pale you look!
for GOODNESS' SAKE BITE YOUR UPS AND RUB YOUR CHEEKS."
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John LcccJis Pictures of Life and Character.
EXTREME DELICACY.
Exquisite m C3b. "AW— be kind enough, if you please, to fetch— aw— an— aw— umbrellaw,
AND HOLD IT OV-AW ME WHILE I— AW — GET OUT,"
THE WELLINGTON STATUE.
awful apparition to a gentleman whilst shaving. in the
edgeware road.
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THE POULTRY MANIA.
Miss , "GOOD GRACIOUS. EMILY. WHAT HORRID FRIGHTS I"
Emilt. -FRIQHTST MY DEAR? WHY THEY ARE LOVELY COCHIN CHINA FOWLS. AND WORTH-OH I EVER SO MUCH"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Ptmchl' 1842 — 1864.
COMPLIMENTARY.
Bus Driver, "now then, o'jt cf the way, You TWO!
AN INQUIRING MIND.
Omnibus Driver, " reely now! and so the 'lectric fluid
TAKES A MESSAGE BETWEEN DOVER AND CALAIS. (Inquirmil) J
PRAY, SIR, WOrS IT LIKE? IS IT ANYTHING LIKE BEER, FOR
EXAMPLE?"
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SOMETIMES YOU "PICK UP" HUNTERS FOR NEXT TO NOTHING.
Dealer, "there nowi you want a hunter, there he is. he's quiet, well-bred, and law! with your
WEIGHT, HE'S UP TO ANY HOUNDS, AND AN UNCOMMON CLEVER FENCER!"
Sporting Gent. "OH! come now! that WON'T DO. I'VE heard of A ORSE DANCING; BUT I'M NOT SO JOLLY
GREEN AS TO BELIEVE A ORSE CAN FENCE, YOU KNOW!"
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John LeccJis Pictures of Life and Character.
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A LUCID EXPl ANATION.
Passenger, "sixpence! why, its marked up threepence!"
Conductor, "yes. sir. threppunse when you don't get in between
CHARING CROSS AND THE BANK. OR FROM TUESDAYS TO MILE END DOWN TO
THE GATE BY UNQERFOD, OR EDGER ROAD TO BLACK LION LANE OR RATH-
BONE PLACE AND BLACKWALL RAILWAY— OR El SE YOU MUST GET OUT AT
ST. PAULS CHURCHYARD. OR YOU CAN GO TO PIMLICO ALL THE WAY IF YOU
LIKE— BEYOND THAT DISTANCE— IT'S SIXPUNSE ! "
PERFECT SINCERITY, OR THINKINGS ALOUD. -So. IV.
Genius. "BY the way, did you glance over that article of MINE ON
'THE INTELLECT OF WOMAN. AND HER SOCIAL POSITION?' I DON'T CARE TWO-
PENCE ABOUT YOUR OPINION ; ONLY IF YOU CAN SAY SOMETHING FAVOURABLE
OF COURSE I SHALL BE PLEASED."
Common Sense. "WHY. i tried it. but upon my life i found it such con-
temptible RUBBISH. THAT 1 COULDN'T GET ON : AND. TO TELL YOU THE TRUTH,
I THINK THAT A SNUG LITTLE THING IN THE CHEESEMONGERING LINE WOULD BE
MORE IN YOUR WAY THAN LITERATURE "
Genius. " ah ! you must be a fool ! "
THE AGONY COLUMN.
"I WISH, MISTER. YOU WOULD BE SO GOOD AS TO STOP THE
PRESS AND PUT THIS IN A oooD PLACE {reads): 'Hemily, Don't
delay, but raturn to yor broken -arted Adolpltus, or there's no know-
ing what may be the consequence III"
THE INFLUENZA.
"THIS IS REALLY VERY KIND OF YOU TO CALL. CAN I OFFER YOU ANYTHING— A BASIN OF GRUEL. OR A
GLASS OF COUCH MIXTURE? DON'T SAY NO."
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From the Collection of " J/r. Pitnchl' 1842 — 1864.
AH IMPOSSIBILITY.
Gent. •■WAITER I CHOP AND A PINT OF STOUT; AND LOOK
SHARP.''
Waiter. "OH. yes ! its all very well to say look
SHARP."
BACHELOR HOUSEKEEPING.
Mr. BrOVin. "PRAY, JANE. WHAT ON EARTH IS THE REASON I AM KEPT WAITING FOR MY BREAKFAST IN THIS WAY?"
Jane. "PLEASE. SIR. THE ROLLS ISNT COME. AND THERE'S NO BREAD IN THE HOUSE I"
Mr. Brown. "NOW, upon my word i how can you annoy me with such trifles? no sreao, then bring me
SOME TOAST-" lExit JANE in dismay.
A FOOLISH AND A BETTING MAN.
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A WISER AND A BETTER MAN.
John LeccJi s Pictures of Lijc and CJiai'acter.
MISUNDERSTANDING.
Railway Porter, -first class, sir?"
Unfortunate Oxonian. "NO! plucked !■•
PLEASANT !
Affectionate Little Wife (who has made many abortive attempts to fathom the secrets
of Freemasonry). •• well, but dear : tell me 0/v£ thing, do they put you into
A coffin?"
INSULTING A SCOTCHMAN.
Boy. "HERE YOU AIR. SIRI THREE PAIR O' TROWSER STRAPS FOR SIXPENCE."
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THE MAN IN BRASS LAMENTING THE DECLINE OF THE
LORD MAYOR'S SHOW,
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'BOLTED!"
food ffu'na
ONE OF THE EFFECTS OF THE BLACKGUARD
BETTING OFFICES.
Sporting Character, "i dont exactly like robbing master,
BUT I MUST MEET MY ENGAGEMENTS."
THE BETTING FEVER.
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John Leech's Pictures of Life aiiL Character
PEPPERING A GENT.
Conductor (very hurl). "GO on, dill ; heres that ugly
OLD COVE, WOT ALWAYS KICKS UP SUCH A ROW. AND MAKES
HISSELF SO DISAGREEABLE, JUST GOT INI"
Driver- "OH, has he 7 I'VE A dooced good mind to
PITCH HIM OVER, AND BREAK HIS STUPID OLD ED!!"
GAMMON.
Ostler. "PLEASE TO TAKE IM GENTLY OVER THE WOOD-PAVEMENT, SIR , FOR HE'S WERRY FRESH THIS MORNING."
BALLOONING.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Pimchl' 1842 — 1864.
E\l\l COMMUNICATIONS.
(after a great deal of coaxing and persuasion, master TOM IS PREVAILED UPON TO PAY
HIS QUARTERLY VISIT TO THE DENTIST. INCONSIDERATE AND VULGAR STREET BOYS UNFORTUNATELY
PASS AT THE MOMENT HIS OBJECTIONS ARE OVERCOMI.)
First Inconsiderate Street Boy. "OH orikey! if here aint a chap goin' to have a grinder out.
MY eye, what fangs I"
Second tnconsider,ite Do. Do. "OH, i woulont be 'im, wont there be a SCR-E-V/.i-U-H-CH
NEETHER !"
[And of course master tom relapses into his previous very obstinate state.
WHO WOULDN'T KEEP A FOOTMAN?
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DELIGHTFUL OUT-DOOR EXERCISE IN WARM WEATHER.
RUNNING AFTER "ANOTHER FOUR!" AT CRICKET, AMIDST DERISIVE SHOUTS OF "NOW THEN, BUTTER-
FINGERS '."—" OH I OH!"— "THROW IT INI LOOK SHARP !"—" QUICK ! IN WITH IT!" &C.. &C.
A SMART YOUTH.
Old Gentleman. " bless my heart! this vibration of the carriage is
VERY UNUSUAL! PRAY, MY LITTLE MAN. HAVE YOU ANY APPREHENSION OF
ACCIDENTS ON RAILWAYS?"
Juvenile. "OH. none in the least; and especially with such a fat
OLD buffer as you TO BE SHOT AGAINST."
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John LeccJf s Pictures of Life and Character.
AN UNREASONABLE COMPLAINT.
Indignant Party, "what? a shilling for the two miles, and a sixpence besides! why, you dont call me an
EXTRA PERSON?"
Cabman, "oh! dont i tho'I"
BY THE ''SAD SEA WAVES."
tableau representing a young gentleman, who fancies he is alone, and takes the opportunity of going through the
N.B. The Young Gentleman's ro/ce is of We most feeble and uncertain qualitv.
LAST SCENE OF LUCIA.'
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Froin the Collection of ''Mr. PinicJil' 1842— 1864.
THE QREAT CHARTIST DEjVlO|^3T F^ATI 0 N.
No. I.-/1 lO^M CITIZEN.
Magistrate, "now, sir, what do you want?"
Nervous Gent, "i beq your pardon, sir; but i wish to be sworn in as a ch ch-chartist— i mean as a sp sp-Special c-constablei"
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No. n.— SPECIAL CONSTABLE GOING ON DUTY.
Time— Two in tlic Morning.
Captain of the Beat. "OHi we have just looked in to say that it is your turn to go on duty, the rookery at the
back of SLAUGHTER'S ALLEY IS YOUR BEAT, I BELIEVE. YOU WILL LOSE NO TIME, IF YOU PLEASE. FOR ITS A DREADFUL NEIGH-
BOURHOOD, AND ALL THE POLICE HAVE BEEN WITHDRAWN— INDEED, SEVERAL MOST BRUTAL AND SAVAGE ATTACKS HAVE TAKEN
PLACE ALREADY I"
John Leecli- s Pic lures oj Lijc and Character.
THE GREAT CHARTI3T D E]V( 0JN3T[^ ATI OJSI.
No. in.-DISTRIBUTION OF THE STAVES.
No. IV.— PREPARING FOR ACTION.
SPECIAL CONSTAOLE DRYINO HIS GUNPOWDER IN THE FRYINQ-PAN.
No. W-RELIEF DUTY.
Special's Wife, "contrary to regulations, indeed! fiddlesticks i r must
INSIST^ FREDERICK. UPON YOUR TAKING THIS HOT BRANDY-AND-WATER. I SHALL BE
HAVING YOU LAID UP NEXT, AND NOT FIT FOR ANYTHING."
From fJic Collection of ''Mr. PiiucJil' 1842— 1864.
THE QREAT CHARTI3T DE/^ OJ^gTI^ATI 0 N.
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Special Constable. "Now mind, you know— if i kill you. its nothing; but if you kill
ME, BY JINGO. IT'S MURDER."
No. Ml. -OUT OF WORK.
First. "TALK OF INTERRUPTION TO BUSINESS! VY. I GIVE YER MY VORD
OF HONOUR. THAT WOT WITH THEM SPECIALS AND THE REGLAR
CRUSHERS, I AINT SO MUCH AS PRIGGED A SINGLE HANDKERCHER FOR
A VEEK."
Second. "OH, ITS ENUFF TO MAKE VUN TURN RESPECTABLE."
-No. \1U.-AN AGREEABLE DUTY.
Special Constable, "i beg your pardon, young ladies, but yours is a very dangerous procession, and we must
TAKE YOU IN CHARGE— WE MUST, INDEED.'
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John Leech's Pictures of J.ifc and Characfcr.
THE QREAT CHARTI3T DEf^O H3T RATI 0 N.
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No. l\.—THE BEGINNING AND THE END.
Leader. ■■ hooray i veeve ler liberty !I harm yourselves mi to the
PALISH DOWN with HEAVERYTHINKIMI"
Leader. "OH, sir— please sir— it aint me. sir— I'M for 'goo save
THEQUEEN' and 'RULE BRITANNIER.' BOO— HOO— OH DEAR I OH DEAR 1 1"
[Bursts into tears.
HEROISM.
JOHN THOMAS, THE BELORAVIAN FLUNKEY. AS HE APPEARED WHILE THE MOO WERE BREAKING
HIS MISSUSSES WINDOWS
ADVANTAGES OF THE NEW POSTAL
ARRANGEMENTS.
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LITERARY CHIT-CHAT.
STUNNING POLITENESS.
"IS THIS A LIBERY7'
"YES."
"THEN LET ME HAVE THE LAST NUMBER OF HEMILY FITZ
HOSBORN."
THE GREAT LINEN-DRAPERY NUISANCE.
First Linendraiier. "WHAts the next article, sir?" V,ctim. -nothing
MORE, THANK YOU." SeconcI Linen-draper. "WE'VE some sweet things in
shawls, sir— quite new." Third Linen-draper, "allow me, sir, to tempt you
WITH one of these BEAUTIFUL HANDKERCHIEFS." FOUrth Linen-draper "THESE
dresses, sir," &c. Fifth Linen.draper. "here are ladies' aprons, sir, most
BEAUTIFULLY WORKED, QUITE ELEGANT, VERY TASTY, AND FASHIONABLE," &C.
[victim reso/ves iiei'er (o enter tlie iliop again.
AN AMBITIOUS YOUTH.
Old Gmtleman. "Now, Augustus;
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE?"
AugUStt^S. "I KNOW WHAT I SHOULD
LIKE— BUT YOU WOULDN'T LET ME."
Old Gent, "what is it— a lawyer?"
Aug. "NO; it AINT A LAWYER,"
Old Gl-t. "A SURQEON»"
Aug. "NO."
Old Gent. "A parson?"
Aug. "NO."
Old Gent. "A soldier?"
Aug. "NO."
Old Gent, -what, then? ■
Aug. "WHY— A clown at ASTLEVS."
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APPEARANCES ARE DECEPTIVE.
Officer (loq). "well, my fine fzllow. so youve been in the regular army?— in the wars. too. i see— eh?"
Stout Yeoman. " noa. colonel, i never wasnt in no wars; but my old sow gained a silver medal last county agricultural society, so
THOT AS O'W I might WEAR U.M!"
THE MOUSTACHE MOVEMENT.
MASTER smith, AS HE APPEARED TRYING TO FORCE HIS MOUSTACHES FOR THE CROWNS' PARTY.
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THE WEDDING-DAY-FIRST ANNIVERSARY.
PRESENTS— BEAUTIFUL BOUQUET OF FLOWERS FROM COVENT GARDEN. AND SUCH A LOVELY
BRACELET!"
OXFORD COSTUME-
First Swell. "Awful shirt i eh?"
Second ditto. "YA'as, linens so deuced common now— i'm ooino to
SPORT embroidered SILK."
First Ditto. ■HAH! CHEESY IDEA TOO! BUT OUR GILLS WANT ELEVA-
TING!"
NOT THE FIRST TIME.
■1 BEG YOUR PARDON. MA'AM. BUT 1 THINK YOU DROPPED
THIS."
THE WEDDING-DAY— FOURTEENTH ANNIVERSARY.
PRESENTS— BEAUTIFUL BUNDLE OF ASPARAGUS FROM COVENT GARDEN, AND THE NICEST DOUBLE
PERAMBULATOR IN THE WORLD!!
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J o/in Lccc/fs Pictures of Life and Characicr.
OUR LAZY CONTRIBUTOR.
■■PLEASE, SIR. HERE'S THE PRINTER'S BOY CALLED AGAIN."
■' OH, BOTHER I SAY I'M BUSY."
WHISKERANDOS.
"THERE, MY BOY I IT ISN'T EVERYBODY WHO COULD DO THAT 1
A DAY'S PLEASURE.
SKETCH OF A ■'LORD CF THE CREATION ON HIS
RETURN FROM THE DERBY
WHICH IS BEST?
Matilda, "i wonder, maria, you dont put Augustus into jackets and
TROWSERS ; REALLY HE GROWS TOO TALL FOR THAT KINO OF COSTUME."
Maria, "perhaps, matilda, you will be kind enough to allow me to dress
MY OWN child in MY OWN WAY. I AM MUCH OBLIGED TO YOU ALL THE SAME. /
DON^T LIKE THE PRACTICE SOME PEOPLE HAVE OF DRESSING LITTLE BOYS LIKE
LITTLE MEN!!' "
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YACHTING.
SPARE BED (berth, WE MEAn) ON BOARD OUR FRIEND'S S!~HOONER.
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A VERY YOUNG MARINER.
A YOUNG MARINER.
AN ANCIENT MARINER.
A GOOD SIZED FLOAT.
Little Gent (with undue familiarity), "i say, my old cockywax,— i spose the fish aint very large off ramsoit-
ARE THEY?"
Fisherman. ■' well i i shouldnt say as they was werry small— when were obliged to use sich floats as
THEM TO our fishin' tackle I MY YOUNG COCKYWAX!" (Sent is Shut up.;
John Leccli s Picliu cs of Life and C Jiaracter.
A CURIOUS PERSON.
A SPORTING GENT PRACTISING FOR THE HUNTING SEASON.
MICHAELMAS DAY. THE CHEAP TAILOR'S GOOSE PROVIDES HIMSELF WITH A
SHOOTING JACKET AND VEST.
''MUSIC HATH CHARMS," &C.
THE STAG AT BAY.
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Fi'oni the Collection of ''Air. Punch',' 1842— 1864.
C/.OS£ Of THE SEASON — THE LONDON FOOTMAN EXHAUSTED.
BEGINNING FIRES FOR THE WINTER-SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE CHIMNEY.
Sweep (loq.). "this chimle always was a bad un to smoke, sir; the party as lived here before you came had a deal of
TROUBLE WITH IT."
AN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE ON AN EXCURSION.
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CAUTION DURING THE MISTLETOE SEASON.
Pretty Cousin, "what a tiresome great awkward boy vou are !— just see
HOW YOU HAVE SCRATCHED MY CHiNi" Cou"! Gentleman apologises amply
NONE RUT THE BRAVE DESERVE THE FAIR.
Augustus. "NOW, I'VE GOT YOU!"
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John Lceclis Picliwes of Life and Character.
OBVIOUS.
Olil Party from the Country (with much wheezing and embarrassment) "i-i-want to go to-to— to-
Conductor (with alacrity). "ALL right, old boy! jump in.' i know— C>(7Tif SHOW!"
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A PIG PEN AT A CATTLE SHOW.
Hurriet. "THEN. I .qilPPOSF papa dear, that these are learned PIQS, AS THEY HAVE ALI COT COLD MEDALS?"
From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl^ 1842 — 1864.
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COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON.
Reynaiit the Fox. "Heres an old-fashioned Christmas, mv boys, for you, and many of
THE SNOW.
" NOW, YOU BOYS HAD BETTER BE QUIET, OR C SHALL CALL
THE POLICE, AS SURE AS YOU'RE BORN."
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JUVENILE ETYMOLOGY.
Master Jack. "Mamma, deabi now isnt this called kissmas time, because
EVERYBODY KISSES EVERYUODY UNDER THE MISTLETOE? ADA SAYS IT ISNT."
MISS AND MISTLETOE.
Miss Gushington. "OH. oont you like Christmas time, mr. brown, and all
ITS DEAR old CUSTOMS?' I DROWN doil't SCeil (O SOU it
From the Collection of ''Mr. Ptuich^' 1842 — 1864.
CHRISTMAS EVE.
Ellen (who is so simple), "now. pray take care of yourself, franki what is it these dreadful garotters call 'Oivino one the hug?"
[FRANK shows her presently.
UNDER THE MISTLETOE.
John Leecli s Pictures of Life and Character.
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GOOD CHEER.
RICH OLD LADV IS OVERWHELMED WITH BARRELLED OYSTERS FROM DISTANT RELATIVES.
John Leer/fs Piciurcs oj Life and Character
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ROOTI-TOOIT—rVE GOT CHER!
A JOLLY OLD PATERFAMILIAS, WITH SOME AIR-BALLOONS FOR THE CHICKS.
From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842— 1864.
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VOLUNTEER MOVEMENT.
THAT DISTINGUISHED RIFLE-SHOT. MR PUNCH. HAVING DOME HIS DUTY LIKE A MAN. THROWS HIMSELF UNDER THE MISTLETOE. AND RECEIVES
HIS JUST REWARD.
BROWN ENTERTAINS HIS FRIENDS Wl' A HAGGIS!
From the Collection of ''Mr. Pzmch" 1842—1864.
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OF A VERY STUDIOUS TURN.
Mamma, "who is this hamper for?— why, for poor jerry, who is at
SCHOOL, YOU KNOW,"
Darling (refleotively). "OH!— dont you think, ma, i had better go to
SCHOOL 7 ■•
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WHOLESOME FEAST.
Jessie. "AND so, Walter, you have little parties at your school, eh?"
Walter, "ahi dont we, just i— last half there was Charley bogle, and
GEORGE TWISTER AND ME— WE JOINED YOU KNOW— AND HAD TWO POUNDS OF
SAUSAGES, COLD, AND A PLUM CAKE, AND A BARREL OF OYSTERS, AND TWO
BOTTLES OF CURRANT WINE I— OH, MY EYE! WASN'T IT JOLLY, NEITHER!"
QUITE A NICE PARTY.
Georgina. "well, gusi and how did you like your party last night?"
GUS. "OH, JOLLY— I GOT ELEVEN ICES, AND NO END OF NEGUS, AND WENT DOWN FOUR TIMES TO
SUPPER 1 1"
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"BEEN TO THE PLAY MUCH THESE HOLIDAYS. FRED 7"
"AW— I WENT THE OTHER NIGHT. BUT, AW— I DONT KNOW-
SOMEHOW, PANTOMIMES ARE NOT WHAT THEY USED TO BE IN
MY TIME ; AND AS FOR THE GURLS. THERE WASN'T />
GOOD-LOOKING ONE IN THE HOUSE'
From the Collection of " Mr. PiLnchl' 1842 — 1864.
HOy\E ENJOYMENTS.
A DISCREET (l) FRIEND HAVING PRESENTED MASTER TOM WITH A TOOL-BOX AS A NEW YEAR'S GIFT— THE FURNITURE IS PUT INTO THOROUGH REPAIR
HOME AMUSEMENTS.
GRAND PEACE DEMONSTRATION IN OUR NURSERY 1
Jo Jul LeccJi s Pictures of Life and Character.
AMATEUR PANTOMIME.
A HAPPY NOTION.
Delightful Boy. "OH! ill tell you what i-ll do! ill go and play my
DRUM AT UNCLE FOOZLE'S DOOR!"
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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
Arthur (on Pony). " hollo i what have you got on your heads?"
Jiivenito Smtl. -why. you see, every snob wears a cap or a wide-awake now! so the men of our school have returned to the old
chimney-pot I " [^s Paterfamilias, we are sorry to say that we have observed this monstrosity many times this Christmas.
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\n SOCIETY.
Small Boy. "going to the pantomime, clara, this afternoon 7 ■
Clara. "A-NO-rw at home-and have a kettledrum at three o'clock!
PATRONISING.
"PRETTY SIGHT, AINT IT, CHARLEY, TO SEE THE YOUNGSTERS ENJOYING THEMSELVES?"
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THE JOLLY GAME OF SNOWBALLING, AS PLAYED IN OUR SQUARE.
THE JUVENILE PARTY.— A GREAT LIBERTY.
Juvenile. "MAMMA, dear: do you know that gentleman tickled me without being introduced •'
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THE MORNING AFTER THE JUVENILE PARTY.
AN ENVIOUS YOUTH.
Papa. ■' WHY. TOM, I'M AFRAID YOU MUST HAVE EATEN TOO MUCH CAKE LAST
NIGHT, YOU LOOK QUITE SEEDY THIS MORNING!"
Little Sister, "oh, no, papa dear, it cant be that, he eat the THINGS OUT
OF THE CRACKERS, BUT HE DIDN'T TOUCH THE SEED CAKE!"
Sensitive Young Lady, "poor creatures! nothing but eating and sleeping!
WHAT A DREADFUL EXISTENCE!"
Stout Youth. "DREADFUL EXISTENCE !— OH, AH! I DARE SAY, WHY, THAT'S JUST THE
VERY THING OF ALL OTHERS I SHOULD LIKE THE BEST!"
THROWING STONES THROUGH ICE.
A OELIOHTFUL RECREATION FOR YOUTH, WHICH COMBINES HEALTHFUL EXERCISE WITH THE LUXURY
0»- WINDOWURtAKINO, WITHOUT DANGER OH EXPENSE,
URGENT.
Street Boy. "i SAY, COOKY? they just are a-finin' of 'em
ALL ROUND THE SKVARF— ^IVE US A SHILLIN' AND I'LL SWEEP
YOUR DOOR AFORE THE PLEECEMAN COMES"
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THE CHAMPION.
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THE WEATHER IN THE PARKS.
Skate Proprietor, now marm : ave a pair on?"
From the Collection of ''Mr. Ptiuch,'' 1842— 1864.
NEW CHRISTMAS GAME FOR FOX-HUNTERS DURING A LONG FROST.
THE CRACKER BON-BON.
Two little Stoopids {with one loicej. "i know i shall scream-im Sure i shall!
John LeecJis Pictures of Lijc and Character
A MAN OF SOME CONSEQUENCE.
Elder Sister, "why. George ! not dressed i pray are you not going with the other children?"
George. "Hm: i should rather fancy not -you don t catch me going out of an evening just to furnish people's rooms.
WHERE / GO —
THE WEATHER AND THE STREETS.
bO) of the PerioU "Qo it, tommy i there s no perlice, and the old oents afraid to come outi"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. P unchl' 1842— 1864.
PATERFAMILIAS SUPERINTENDS IN PERSON THE REMOVAL OF
THE SNOW FROM THE ROOF OF HIS HOUSE.-
PLEASING EFFECT BELOW-
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John Leeclis Pictures of Life and Character,
WHAT A TERRIBLE TURK!
"OH! HERES A JOLLY SNOWBALL. LETS TAKE AND PUT IT AGIN
SOMEBODY'S DOOR'"
PUTTING A GOOD FACE ON IT.
OF ALL FOOLISH THINGS, THE MERE PUN IS PERHAPS THE MOST FOOLISH —NO'*.
HERE'S A FELLOW (pROBABLY A MEMBER OF THE ST— CK EXCH — Ge) WHO. IN SPITE
OF HIS REALLY PERILOUS CONOITIDN, SAYS, "THAT HE CAME OUT FOR A (w^HOLE
HOLIDAY — AND HAS GOT IT!"
FLUNKEIANA RUSTICA.
Mistress. "NOW. I do hope. SAMUEL, you will make yourself tidy, get YOUR CLOTH LAID IN
TIME— AND TAKE GREAT PAINS WITH YOUR WAITING AT TABLE!"
Samuel (who has come recently out of a StrawyardJ. "YEZ, m'i but pleaz m', be oi TO wear
MY BR'TEOHES?"
IMPUDENCE.
"NOW, LOBSTER I KEEP THE POT A-BILING!
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From the Collection of ''Mi-. Pniich,^' 1842 — 1864.
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THE FESTIVE SEASON.
Amy (to /?ose). "GOOD gracious, rose— im afraid, from the way the man talks, that he is intoxicated!"
Cibby (impressively), -beg pardn, miss i— n-n-not hic)-intossi-tossi-cated (hic'— itsh only shlight ped-ped-pediment in speesh, missi"
li«S»S®St^>
THE NOSE-COMFORTER.
Sensible Man (who despises conventionality). "hAh! the world may smile, but
ITS very warm and comfortable.'
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DELIGHTFUL PRIVILEGE DURING THE WINTER MONTHS.
you may bathe in the serpentine from 6 UNTIL 7 IN THE MORNING. AND
7 UNTIL 8 IN THE EVENING.
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From the Collection of "'Mr. Punchl^ 1842— 1864.
WOW DISAGREEABLE THE BOYS ARE.
Boy. "MV EYE, TOMMY! THERE'S THE HELEPHANT FROM THE S'LOGICAL CARtJENS
GOING A-SKATING!"
HOW TROUBLESOME THE BOYS ARE.
Jutenile. "i say, Harriet— do us a favour?"
Pretty Cousin, "well, what is it?"
Juvenile, "give us a lock of your hair to take back to school."
WINTER IN THE SUBURBS.
our dea.t O'-o paterfamilias takes his offspring to see the pantomime, unfortunately. "THE roads ' Cas the cabman says)
cad and slippy," that he is obliged to walk with his darlings the greater part of the way home.
IS so orribul
John Leecli s Picliircs of Life aitd Character.
THE FOG IS SO VERY THICK THAT FREDERICK AND CHARLES ARE OBLIGED TO SEE CLARA
AND EMILY HOME.
THE JUVENILE PARTY.
Palerhmilias (to Youth wlio goes with his Pony well across countiy). "holloi huch, my uoyi dont you like dancing?"
Youth. ■■A-NOI I DONT SCELM TO CARE FOR BALLS— FEW HI/HTIKO HIN 00 1 ! I "
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From the Collection of ''Mr. PitncJil' 1842— 1864.
COLD WEATHER.
Omnibus Driter. "Bill! jist break this ere icicle orf my nose with yer whip, that's a good feller i
IT TAKES BOTH MY HANDS TO KEEP THESE 'OSSES ON THEIR LEGS."
A VERY GREEN-EYED MONSTER!
First Juvenile. ■■< wonder what can make helen holdfast polk with young
ALBERT GRIG?"
Sscond Ditto. " don't you know? why, to n.we me jealous i but she had better
not GO TOO FAR ! "
WHAT A SHAME!
Grandpapa. " heyday! what makes my little darling so cross?"
Little Darling, "why, grandpa, mamma wants me to go to a pantomime in
thf. day-time, as if 1 was a mere child 1"
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John LcecJis Pictures oj Life and Character.
THE NEW STYLE.
HOW YOUNG GENTLEMEN FROM SCHOOL GO
TO SEE A PANTOMIME NOW-A-DAYS.
UNDIGNIFIED REMINDER.
Boy. "I SAY, JOHN, AINT YOUR MASTER A LOOKIN' FOR YOU, NEETHER !
FAIR AND EQUAL.
Sister. 'NOT GIVE a ball, CHARLESI FIODLEI why NOT? I TELL YOU WHAT.-IF YOU WILL FIND THE ROOM, AND THE MUSIC, AND THE SLIPPER,
AND THE CHAMPAGNE. AND THE ICES,— ILL FIND THE LADIES I COME NOW I "
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From the Collection of ''Mr. PuncJC 1842— 1864.
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ODIOUS TYRANNY.
PATERFAMILIAS INSISTS THAT THE GIRLS SHALL WEAR VERY STOUT BOOTS IN THE WET WEATHER ; BUT THE GIRLS
DONT AT ALL LIKE "THE NASTY. GREAT, UGLY, CLUMSY, THICK THINGS!"
SERIOUS ACCIDENT DURING THE FROST.
AS MAJOR AND CAPTAIN OF THE I3TH LIGHT POLKERS WERE SKATING WITH THE LOVELY AND ACCOMPLISHED EMILY D AND HARRIET V ,
THEIR FEELINGS SUDDENLY GAVE WAY ; THEY BROKE THE lOE, AND WE HEAR THEY HAVE NOT YET BEEN EXTRICATED FROM THEIR PERILOUS SITUATION-
From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842— 1864.
HOWE FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
Paterfamilias, "well, boys! i dare say youre glad to get home: and how
I you and the doctor agree I-
Hariy. "OH! we like him very much."
Paterfamilias. "HAH! and do you think you are making good progress?"
Harrf. "OH! pretty good! i can lick three fellows! but FRED, here, can
;k six. COUHTINO Mf '"
A BON-BON FROM A JUVENILE PARTY.
First Juvenile, -thats a pretty girl talking to young Algernon bikks!"
Second Juvenile, "hm -tol-lol ! you should have seen her some seasons AGO!"
TOO BAD.
Hude Boy. "AH! heres the pleece a-comin' : wont you catch it for sliding on the
PAVEMENT I"
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OLD MR. JONES AS HE APPEARED WHEN ASKED
FOR THE TWENTIETH TIME IF HE WOULD
HAVE HIS DOOR DONE.
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John LeecJi s Pictures of Life and Character.
THE THEATRE OF WAR.
A PRIVATE BOX FOR ENGLAND'S DEAR BOYS ON FOREIGN SERVICE.
A KINDLY OFFER.
Skate Prtfirietor do Spectator with wooden lef). ••■ave a pair on. sir i-ax yer
PAHDIN. SIR-DIONT TWIG YER MISFORTIN. I'VE A HODD UN YOU CAN 'AVE, SIR l"
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DISTRESSING RESULT OF EATING TURKEY DAY
AFTER DAY.
THE POOR OLD PARTY HAS COME OUT ALL OVER FEATHERS.
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From the Collecliou of ''Mr. Pttnch" 1842— 1864.
GLORIOUS NEWS FOR THE BOYS.
Billy Wilkins. "Hi! look here: come' such a lark: heres a perliceman fell on a slide:
THE THAW AND THE STREETS!
TOMKINS, WHO HAS JUST PAID HIS RATE FOR PAVING, CLEANSING, SiC, GOES FOR A WALK IN HIS IMMED ATE NEIGHBOURHOOD. HE IS, OF COURSE,
MUCH GRATIFIED AT THE WAY IN WHICH THE CLEANSING PART OF THE BUSINESS IS MANAGED.
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John Leech's PictiLres of Life and CJiaracter.
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DELICIOUS.
Parly in Be:l. "HEY! hollo! whos that?"
Domestic- "if you please, sir, its seven o'clock, siai your shower-bath
IS QUITE ready. I'VE just BROKEN THE ICE, SIR!"
SYMPTOMS OF MASQUERADING.
Better-Half (loq )- "is this what you call sitting up with a sick
FRIEND, MR. WILKINS 7 ■
THE NURSERY FOUR-IN-HAND CLUB. -THE FIRST MEET OF THE SEASON.
Master Robert (loq.). "here, james, just stand by that bay filly.-she's rather fresh this morninoi"
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From the Co /lection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842 — 1864.
THE OPERA.
Door-Keeper. "Beg your pardon, sir— eut you must, indeed, sir, be in full drcss!
Snob (excited), "full dress i! why, what do yer call this 7'
THE DAY AFTER THE JUVENILE PARTY.— AWFUL APPEARANCE OF THE DOCTOR.
IPI!
INNOCENT MIRTH — THE SLIDE ON THE PAVEMENT.
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MR. B. AS HE APPEARED FROM SIX IN THE MORNING UNTIL THREE IN THE
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HAVING HOOKED A • FISH,'' HE IS LANDED TO PLAY IT. THE FISH RUNS AWAY WITH HIM-AND MR. B. IS DRAGGED ABOUT A MILE AND A HALF OVER WHAT
HE CONSIDERS A RATHER DIFFICULT COUNTRY.
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John Leec/is PicHires of Life and C haracter.
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MODERAllOH.
First Undergraduate. ■' hollo, charley ! ain t you going out to-day ? "
Second Undergraduate (dritingi "why, no-not this morning you see I'M only a one-horse man, and as i have hunted him three times this
WEEK, I THOUGHT I'D GIVE HIM A DAYS REST IN THE DOG-CART!'
JONES TRIES HIS NEW HACK. WHICH IS AS QUIET AS A LAMB-JUST ABOUT!
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From the Collection of ''Mr. PtmcK 1842— 1864.
jVIR. BRiqqS'3 PLEA3UF{E3 Of flgHINQ.
No. XII.
ON ARRIVING AT "HELL'S HOLE," HE IS DETAINED FOR THREE-QUARTERS OF AN HOUR. WHILE
THE FISH SULKS AT THE BOTTOM.
No. XIII.
THE FISH HAVING REFRESHED HIMSELF. AND RECOVERED HIS SPIRITS, BOLTS AOAIN WITH MR. B.
4T.
John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character'-
HO CONSEQUENCE.
"I SAY. JACK! WHO'S THAT COME TO GRIEF IN THE DITCH?"
"ONLY THE PARSON!"
"OH, LEAVE HIM THERE , THEN ! HE WONT BE WANTED UNTIL NEXT SUNDAY I ■
THE REVIEW.
"NOW, HARM, MERE'S A PLACE TO STAND ON, YER MAY SEE EVERY THINK; AND ONLY SIXPENCE I"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Pinick^' 1842 — 1864.
JVIF{. Bl^lQQp'3 PLEA3URES Of fIgHINQ.
No. XIV.
AFTER A LONG AND EXCITING STRUGGLE, MR. B. IS ON THE POINT OF LANDING
HIS PRIZE, WHEN— THE LINE UNFORTUNATELY BREAKS I
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No. XV.
HOWEVER, IN MUCH LESS TIME THAN IT HAS TAKEN TO MAKE THIS IMPERFECT
SKETCH— ACCOUTRED AS HE IS — HE PLUNGES IN— AND AFTER A DESPERATE
ENCOUNTER, HE SECURES A MAGNIFICENT SALMON, FOR WHICH HE DECLARES
HE WOULD NOT TAKE A GUINEA A POUND I— AND IT IS NOW STUFFED IN
THE GLASS-CASE OVER THE ONE WHICH CONTAINS HIS LATE FAVOURITE
SPOTTED HUNTER.
John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character.
AN APRIL FOOL.
Equestrian, "here, boy i come and hold my horse,'
Boy. "DOES HE KICK 7"
Equestrian, "kick! not'
Boy. "DOES HE BITE?"
Equestrian. "Bitei noi catch hold of him."
Boy. "DOES IT TAKE TWO TO HOLD HIM?"
Equestrian. "NO."
Boy. "THEN HOLD HIM YOURSELF,"
[Exit BOY. performing "Pop goes tlie Weasel."
THE SEA-SIDE CIRCULATING LIBRARY.
"ALL THE NEW WORKS ARE OUT, MISS. BUT HERES THE SECOND VOLUME OF THE 'SCOTTISH CHIEFS'-OR HERE'S 'CAMPBELL'S PHILOSOPHY OF RHETORIC,'
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO READ THAT."
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From the ColU'ciicn of ''Mr. Pitnchl' 1842— 1864.
DREADFUL JOKE.
William. "THERE, AMY! WHAT DO YOU SAY TO THOSE FOR A PAIR OF MOUS-
TACHES?"
Amy. "WHY, I SHOULD SAY THAT CALLING THOSE MOUSTACHES WAS GIVING TO
'HAIRY NOTHINGS A LOCAL HABITATION AND A NAME.'" [For Shame, AMY 1
GOOD NEWS! REAL SENTIMENT.
The Lady Emmeline. "no, dearest Constance, i am not unhappy, these are
TEARS OF JOY ! FOR SEE HOW THE DEAR LORD AUBREY WRITES— fflearfs an at/fer-
tisementj—' I have much pleasure in giving my testimony to the skill of Professor
Puffenburg, who has extracted two very troublesome corns without causing me any
pain.—De Belgrave.' dear, dear aubrey. then you are happy i"
A CASE OF REAL DISTRESS.
Foxhunter. " here's a bore, jacki the ground is half a foot thick with snow, and it'S freezing like mad!"
BROAD CARICATURE.
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John Leecli s Pictures of Life and Character.
RATHER ALARMING.
Lady, "you wished, sir. i believe, to see me respecting the state of my daughters affections.
WITH A VIEW TO A MATRIMONIAL ALLIANCE WITH THAT YOUNG LADY IF YOU WILL WALK INTO THE LIBRARY.
MY HUSBAND AND I WILL DISCUSS THE SUBJECT WITH YOU."
Young Corydon. "OH, gracious M!"
GOOD SECURITY.
Boy. "PLEASE, SIR, QIVE ME A BROWN?"
SmII. "SIXPENCE IS THE SMALLEST MONEY I HAVE. MY LITTLE LAD."
Boy. "VEL, SIR, I'LL GET YER CHANGE; AND IF YER DOUBTS MY HONOUR HOLD
MY BROOM!" r,^>-'-'
UNCONSCIOUS SATIRE.
Stout Party, "well, im sure' what can possess those skinny creatures to
WEAR ROUND hats, I CANT THINK.— MAKING THEMSELVES SO CONSPICUOUS I "
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h^j-oin the Collection of ''Mr. Punch," 1842— 1864.
SCENE-PALAIS ROYAL.
Garpo" (to London Gent). "Voila! m'sieu i le charivari— french punch, good
MORNING SARE I OH. I SPEAK INGLEES VERRA WELL — I LIVE IN INGLEES COFFEE TRREE
MUNSE. OH YAS- ALL RIGHT! NEVARE MIND!!"
[Jumps over three chairs and vanishes to the great astonishment of tomkins.
POOR MUGGINS!
Smythe (to muggins, who, in the heat of the moment, has been drinking bis wine
out of tumblers), "there, my boy ! that's such a glass of champagne as you
DONT get every DAY— AND EET«IEEN YOU AND ME (very COCfident ally) BETWEEN —
YOU-AND ME-l ONLY GAVE FOUR AND TWE/ITY SHILLIHCS A DOZEH FOK IT I "
[Exit MUGGINS for an antidote.
INCREDIBLE!
Mrs. Muggins. "What! fourteen on ye sleep under that gig umbreller of a thing? get along with YER!"
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"^■^ ^"~r~-"^'~" i'^'i^Z'^^^vv.
\IEH'< FRIENDLY.
Littis Gent. "MORnin' my losd:— glad to see you out again!— what i like about fox-unting is. that it improves the breed of 'orses— and
BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER AS WOULDN'T OTHERWISE MEET]"
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THE ROAD.
Part, m the Cart (to Tomkins, ntio is immensoly prouil of his SleeiD i beg your pardon, sir. but you dont 'appen
ANOTHEI? CAMEL AS you WANT TO DISPOSE OF 7 "
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From the Collection of ''Mi'. Pjinch" 1842— 1864.
LATEST FROM PARIS.
Biautiful Being, "well, i must say, parker, that i.like the hair dressed
A L'IMPi.lATRICE. IT SHOWS SO MUCH OF THE FACE."
A MOMENTOUS DECISION.
Augustus. "ARE YOU FOND OF MOUSTARSHERS, EMILY 7"
Emily. "YES I I THINK THEY LOOK VERY WELL UPON SOME PEOPLE.''
Augustus. "AH I THEN THAT SETTLES THE POINT. I SHiLL LET MIHE CROW.'
THE FINISHING TOUCH TO A PICTURE.
Artist. "NOW, DON'T HESITATE TO SAY IF YOU SEE ANYTHING I CAN ALTER OR IMPROVE"
Candid Friend. "HM! well! no i i dont see anything— unless, perhaps, you-a might
REPAINT THE PRINCIPAL FIGURES, AND — I— YES— I SHOULD CERTAINLY GET A NEW BACKGROUND IN."
FINE HAUr-BOYS!
THIS JOLLY OLD PATER KNOWS WHAT A SMILING V/ELCOME AV.'AITS
HIM WHEN HE BRINGS HIS TREASURES HOME.
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John Lcccli s Pic hires of Life and C/uirac/cr.
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JACK ASHORE.
Policeman, "hullo, jacx i i suppose youre not sorry to come on land
FOR A BIT?"
jKk fwho hasn't gil his s!)or3 legs yett. "well, it aint such a dao place
FOR .\ day or two — only its so precious difficult to walk STRAIGHT!"
ADDING INSULT TO INJURY.
H^
AFFECTING INCIDENT AT BOULOGNE.
Oyn FRIEND. ARRY CELVILLE, IS SO KNOCKED ALL OF A HEAP DY THE BEAUTY OF THE FOREIGN FISH OIRLS, THAT HE OFFERS HIS 'AND AND
TO THE LOVELY PAULINE.
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From the Collection of ''Mr, Pitnclil' 1842 — 1864.
EXCITEMENT.
"RUN, BILL— RUN AND BRING HISABELLER-
HERES A CHIMNEY A-FI-ERll"
ROMANCE OF A BOTTLE.
Mr. Bounce, "i tell you what, old boy, finish
THAT, AND YOU SHALL HAVE SOME OF MY PECULIAR
OLD PORT. I'VE HAD IT IN BOTTLE MYSELF NINE
YEARS."
THIS IS THE PECULIAR OLD PORT.
AN UNWELCOME VISITOR.
THE DISTURBER OF THE PEACE OF PRIVATE FAMILIES,
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John LeecJis J^iclures of Li/c and Character.
THE MOUSTACHE MOVEMENT.
Foot Boy, "WELL. SiR, MASTER HIS AT OME. BUT HE'S CONFINED TO
HIS ROOM. HE'S A GROWIN' OF HIS MOOSTARSHERS. AND AIN'T ALLOWED
TO SEE NOBODY BUT HIS AIRORESSER."
QUITE AH EXQUISITE.
Commerci.ll Gent. "th;s war. sir. will ce a terrible hindrance to all kinds of business i '
Swell. "AW— dessay! d lighted to hear it— a always had the cweatest aversion t' all
kinds of BUSINESS"
FLUNKEIANA.
tariy's-«,i(f/. "WELL, i'm sure, mr. roderti i think you might find something better to do than lolloping about in that great easy
CHAIR. YCU might go AND HELP IN THE HAY-FIELD. CNE WOULD THINK 1 ■
Flunkey. "Oh, yesi and a nce ficger ; should be ■ wot would missus say. pray, if i went and spyled my complexion, and made my
'AN03 "AKO 7 "
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From tJie Collection of ''Mi-. Piinchl^ 1842 — 1864.
PRIVATE OPINION.
Lieutenant Wholible (who has lust been emliodied i. "HAHI this is somethino
LIKEl INFINITELY BETTER THAN THE RIDICULOUS OLD COATEE!:"
Mr Kiddliims
A PRETTY GENERAL DELUSION.
■WELL, ELIZABETH — I HOPE WE SHALL HAVE A P.TZE BABY SHOW
HERE— AND THEN — I FLATTER MYSELF —
'HAT MUST BE THE NEXT FASHION IN BONNETS.
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John Lccclis Pictures of Life and Character
Servant (rushing
DOMESTIC BLISS.
i„>_ ..OH! GRACIOUS GOODNESS, MASTER' THERE S THE KITCHEN CHIMLEY A-FIRE-AND TWO PARISH ING.NS KNOCKING AT
THE STREET DOOR' "
GOING TO A PARTY.
Exquisite. "AW, drivaw— have you a good horse?'.
C.iljman. .'YES. SIRI A werry good OSS"
E'qulsite. "Awi then dra-ive me to next door.'.
A MAN OF PRINCIPLE.
WHEN coals are SO DEAR. IT BEHOVES EVERY FAMILY MAN TO SEE THAT HE GETS THE PROPER
NUMBER OF SACKS FOR HIS MONEY. PATERFAMILIAS DOES HIS DUTY LIKE A MAN. ALTHOUGH THE
COALS ARRIVZ JUCT AT H;S DINriER-TIMZ. AND THE WEATHZR IS RATHER INCLEMENT.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842 — 1864.
\H THE RANKS.
MORE LIGHT.
First Militiaman. "JiM, you bain't in step."
Second Ditto, "baint i? well, change your'n."
Irritated Swell. " Ring ? yes, of course i rung i how the deuce do you
SUPPOSE I'M to do my BACK HAIR WITH ONLY ONE CANDLE?"
FLY-FISHING.
MR. HACKLE ARRIVES AT HIS FAVOURITE SPOT, WHERE HE KNOWS THERE IS A GOOD TROUT.
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JoJin LeecJis Pictiires of Life and Character.
WHAT A SHAME!
Youn;^ L.tdy (inclining to embonpoint), "i shall want him again this afternoon— from two to four."
EVERY LADY HER OWN BATHING-MACHINE, OR AN UGLY CONTRIVANCE MADE A USEFUL APPENDAGE.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842— 1864.
SC£HE — DRAW\HQ-ROQU.
Elllcr HORRID BOY.
Horrid Soy (capering about). "OH, look here, captain i rvE found out what clara
STUFFS HER HAIR OUT WITH. THEY'RE WHISKERS LIKE YOURS I" [Sensation.
A LITTLE BIT OF SENTIMENT.
A VERY PARTICULAR PARTY.
Mr. "OH, HERE YOU ARE AT LASTI NOW YOU MUST COME AND DANCE THIS WALTZ WITH A FRIEND OF MINE— CHARMING GIRL, I ASSURE YOU I"
Mr. (who prides himself upon his dancing), "hawi thank you-youre very good i_euT i never waltz with strange girls, i dont mind
GIVING her a quadrille FIRST, JUST TO SEE HOW SHE MOVES I"
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John Lccclis Pictures of Life and Character.
CAMP LIFE — A BIT OF SENTIMENT.
"WELL, PRANK I THIS DELIGHTFUL CAMP IS NEARLY OVER."
•■HM, HAW I YA-ASI AND IF YOULL ALLOW ME, I'LL TAKE A LAST FOND LOOK, AND A— A -LEAN UPON MY WHAT D'YE CALL IT, AS THE SONO SAYS,
AND A-WIPE AWAY A TE-AR]"
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"WHO WOULDN'T BE A RIDING-MASTER?"
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Fi'om the Collectioji of ''Mr. Ptinch" 1842— 1864.
A FRIENDLY MOUNT.
Party (whose nerve is rtot what it used to be). "You are quite sure, charles, that he's temperate?"
Charles. "OH, yesi come alonqi do you think i should let you ride him if he wasnt? why, you might kill the horsei"
[Nervous Party is much Mattered by the consideration of Friend.
SOMETHING LIKE SPORT.
Jolly Angler, "hooray, tom i rvE got one-and, my woBdi didnt he pullI"
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SLANG.
"MY EYE, 'ARRY, THATS A STUNNING GREAT-COAT."
"AH I I FLATTER MYSELF ITS BATHER 'DOWN THE ROAD.'
John LeecJi s Pictures of Life and CJiaracfer.
THE HORRORS OF WAR.
First Newmarket Boy. "awful work this, bill, were a coin- to war with roosia!"
Second Ditto, "well, wot odds?"
first Ditto. "WOT ODDS? WHY, THERE WONT BE NO HEMPERORS CUP NEXT YEAR, THATS ALL!
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THE NEW CAB REGULATION.
SHOWINQ THE SHFTS TO WHICH THE POOR CAUMAN IS REDUCED, NOW THAT HE IS NOT PiHMITrED VO LEAVE Hlo SEAT WHILST ON DUTV.
Frojii the Collection of ''Mr. Ptinchl' 1842 — 1864.
llfE IN LONDON.
Isabella, "well. aunt, and how d;d you like London? i suppose you were very gay?"
Aunt (who inclines to embonpoint). "OH yes. love, gay enough i we went to the top O' the
monument 0' MONDAY— and TO THE TOP O' ST. PAULS O' TUESDAY— AND TO THE TOP O' THE DOOK
C YORK'S COLUMN O' WEDNESDAY— BUT I THINK ALTOGETHER I LIKE THE QUIET OF THE COUNTRY."
TERRIBLE PROPOSITION.
Ferocious Hairdresser, "now. sir. shall i take the pints off
THE whiskers?"
S?2.
BUSINESS-LIKE.
"I SAY. CHARLEY. DONT YOU THINK YOU HAD BETTER GO BACK TO YOUR CUSTOMER?"
incipient Wine Merchant. "NOT yet. always gone a quarter of an hour for the VERY old
PORT-FURTHER END OF THE CELLAR I CELLAR'S VERY EXTENSIVE! GREAT CARE NECESSARY FOR
FEAR OF DISTURBING THE CRUST, YOU KNOW-ET C/ETERA— TWIG?"
PRIDE FEELS NO PAIN.
Arabella. "Ohi dOnt be ridiculous. Frederick, it isnt the shoe, for
THAT'S A GREAT DEAL TOO LARGE."
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J oJin Leech' s Pictures of Life and Character.
DISCRETION.
Gentleman from Town (In-;.), "oh. if this is one of the little places Charley spoke of, i shall go back"
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THE FLY-CATCHER.
THE BEARD MOVEMENT.
DISMAY OF A nniTISH SWELL ON SEEINQ A POSTMAN WITH MOUSTACHES.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl^ 1842— 1864.
VJEIL OUT OF IT.
"THAT'S A DEUCED GOOD HORSE TO 00. DRIVER WHATS HIS FAULT THAT HE COMES IN A CAB?"
"WELL, SIR, I DON'T KNOW OF ANY FAULT IN PERTICKLER, CEPT THAT WHEN HE BEGINS TO KICK, HE 00 KICK LIKE
BLAZES."
THE POLICE WEAR BEARDS AND MOUSTACH ES.-PAN IC AMONGST THE STREET-BOYS.
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John Leecli s Pictures of Life and Character.
SER'ANTGALISM.
Mistress. "WHy, nurse— what a terrible disturbance!— pray, what is the matter?"
Nurse (addicted to Pen and Ink), "oh, mum, its dreadful!— here's neether me nor mary cant answer none of our letters for the racket i"
THE NEW COOK.
Missis. "WHY, MY goodness, COOK I WHAT HAVE YOU DEEN AUOUT 7 FIVE
O'CLOCK. AND THAT HARE NOT PUT DOWN YET I"
Artiste. "'CANT help it, MARM. l never knew ANYTHINK take SUCH A TIME
TO PLUCK IN MY LIFEl"
NE PLUS(H) ULTRA.
John Thomas, "i tell you what, William— the press must oe put downi they've
BIN and got the SOLDIERS' UNlF'jRM ALTERED, AND I SHOULDN'T WONDER IF THEY CALLED
OURS RIOIKLUS NEXTl"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Ptmch" 1842 — 1864.
A DELICATE COMPLIMENT.
First Whip (who is a little ruffled because the Fox won't break), -now, then, S)R! out O' the way, unless youll get into the cover.
MAYHAP YOUR UGLY MUG MIGHT FRIGHTEN HIM OUT. COME UP, "OSS!"
AN INCIDENT WITH THE 0. P. Q. HOUNDS.
MISS DIANA SLIPS OFF AT A FENCE, AND IS 60 UNFORTUNATE AS TO LEAV£ THE BETTER HALF OF MER HABIT ON THE POMMELS OF HER SADDLE.
67
John Leeclis Pictures of Life and Character.
GREAT BOON TO THE PUBLIC.
Incipient Swell (in costume of the period j. "WELL! ta-ta, ousi i shall
JUST GO AND SHOW MYSELF IN THE PARK."
THE RIGHT MEN IN THE RIGHT PLACE; VIZ., A CLUB WINDOW.
Old General Muddle. "WHAT i say, is— is— eh? what? by jovei what the dooce should
CIVILIANS KNOW ABOUT— EH ? WHAT— AHEM I— MILITARY AFFAIRS I AFFAIRS! EH 7"
Colonel Splutter. "HAH! the press, sir! by JOVE, the press is THE CURSE OF THE COUNTRY,
AND WILL BE THE RUIN OF THE ARMY! BY JOVE, I'D HANG ALL LITTERY MEN— HANG 'EM, SIR I"
!
I
IN THE PARK.
THE POOR FLY-DRIVERS ARE UP SO LATE AT NIGHTS, THAT THEY ARE GLAD TO GET A NAP WHEN THEY CAN. THIS IS NOT TO BE WONDERED AT, BUT IT
IS NOT LIKELY TO ADO TO THE REPOSE EITHER OF OLD MRS, DUMBLEOORE OR OF OLD MRS BLOWHARD. WHO ARE OUT FOR AN AIRING.
68
From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842 — 1864.
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John LeecJi s Pictures of Life and Character.
SOMETHING THE MATTER WITH THE KITCHEN BOILER.
lAllectionately dedicated to paterfamilias, whoever lie might be.)
FORTUNE-TELLING.— A SCENE OF DOMESTIC INTEREST.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Ptinclil^ 1842 — 1864.
JVII^. TOjVI J^ODDY'3 flF^gT DAY WITH THE H0UJ^D3.
No. I.
Groom. •• you'll find the mare in rare fettle, sir.
SHE'S UNCOMMON FRESH TO BE SURE!"
No. II.
SO FRESH THAT SHE WON'T LET T. N. MOUNT FOR EV^R SO
LONG, AND WHEN SHE DOES
'■r ''^.
No. 1\-.
No. III.
ALLOW HIM, PUTS UP HER BACK IN THE MOST OMINOUS MANNER.
SHE SHIES AT A WHEELBARROW— A THING SHE NEVER DID BEFORE.
(t. N. DROPS HIS WHIP ) AFTER SOME
No. V.
TROUBLE IN OPENING A GATE.
No. VI.
(t. N. DROPS HIS WHIP AGAIN. BY-THE-BY.)
No. VII.
HE GETS UPON A NICE PIECE OF TURF.
No. VIII.
THE MARE ENJOYS HERSELF AMAZINGLY.
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John LcecJis Pictures of Life and~ Character.
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CERTAINLY NOT.
Shoe Brigade Boy (to old Cent irascible from gout, which has settled in his feet).
■■NOW. SIR! DID YOU WANT YOUR SHOES BLACKED •?'■
I
THE MOUSTACHE MOVEMENT.
Fredertct<. ■now then, william, what are yer waiting for?^'
William, ■why, i was a-thinkin' vether i should wear my moostarchers like
this here or like that hare."
PLEASANT QUARTERS.
A younq officer in the militia learninq the manual exercise over your head I
73
From the Collection of ''Mr. Pane hi' 1842— 1864.
JvlF^. TOM NODDY'g FIRgT DAY WITH THE HOUNDg.
No. IX.
ARRIVED AT THE MEET, LITTLE TOM NODDY THINKS HE WILL HAVE A
QUIET WEED ; BUT AT THIS MOMENT
No. X.
THE HOUNDS MOVE FOR THE COVER, AND THE MARE
OF PLAY AGAIN.
BECOMES FULL
No, XI.
HAVING PICKED HIMSELF UP. TOGETHER WITH HIS WHIP AND CIGAR, T.
N. JOGS ON WITH THE REST OF THE FIELD. AS THEY PASS BY SOME
TURNIPS. TO THE DELIGHT OF EVERYBODY, A FOX GETS UP. THE MARE,
WHO HAD BECOME ALMOST STEADY, IS AGAIN EXCITED, AND RUSHES
WILDLY A-HEAD, AMIDST THE EXECRATIONS OF THE HUNT, AND LOUD
CRIES OF HOLD HARD!' WHICH T, N. MISTAKES FOR ANXIETY ON
HIS ACCOUNT; AND GRASPING THE POMMEL OF HIS SADDLE WITH
BOTH HANDS, ABANDONS HIMSELF TO CIRCUMSTANCES, WHICH, CON-
SIDERING THERE IS A FLIGHT OF HURDLES BEFORE HIM, ARE NOT VERY
FAVOURABLE.
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9— L
John LeecJi s PicUircs of Life and Character.
AGRICULTURAL DISTRESS.
Young Farmer'No 1. "well, Charley— have you had much shooting lately?"
Young Farmer No. 2. "why, no, what with hunting two days a week and coursing two days, i dont get much time to
GO out with a gun."
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842— 1864.
]K^. TOjVl NODDY'3 FIF^gT DAY WITH THE HOUNDg.
Nu. XII.
FORTUNATELY FOR TOM NODDY, HOWEVER, THE MARE SWERVES
AT THE HURDLES, AND WITH THE EXCEPTION OF DROPPING HIS
WHIP AGAIN, HE MEETS WITH NO GREAT INCONVENIENCE
ii^^^s^NwM-HV>v^
Xo. XIII,
GUT COMING TO THE FIRST FENCE, THE PLAYFUL CREATURE
GOES AT IT LIKE A SHOT OUT OF A GUN;
No. XIV.
AND T. N. FINDS THAT THERE 13 STILL A GOOD DEAL OF SNOW IN SOME OF THE DITCHES.
XS
John LeecJis Pictures of Life a/ici Charactei^
VALENTINE'S DAY.
VAMBrEN\/\l\S't/V\iJ) f
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THE REAL STREET OBSTRUCTIONS.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. PiLuchl' 1842— 1864.
JVIR. TOJVI |M0DDY'3 flP\3T DAY WITH THE H0Uf>JD3.
No. XV.
THE MARE EXTRICATES HERSELF FROM THE DIFFICULTY SOONER THAN OUR
LITTLE FRIEND, AND GETTING AWAY FROM HIM, TAKES A LINE OF HER OWN.
N.J. X\I.
T. N. FINDS RUNNING AFTER HIS QUADRUPED VERY LABORIOUS. HE RESTS
HIMSELF ON A STILE, AND HAS ANOTHER QUIET WEED.;
l\0. XVII.
THIS REPRESENTS THE PRECISE MOMENT WHEN TOM NODDY, AFTER MUCH EXERCISE, MEETS A SIMPLE COUNTRYMAN RETURNING WITH THE MARE. THE SIMPLE
COUNTRYMAN IS ASSURING T. N. THAT HE HAD A DEAL OF TROUBLE TO CATCH HER, AND THEN IT WUR TWENTY MINUTES AFORE HE COULD MAKE HER LEAVE
THE 'OUNDS— .AND THEN ONLY ACAUSE SHE WUR QUITE ' SLOWED."— C-S. ''''« s/mpte countryman hopes T. N. will remember him.)
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JoJuL Leech's Piclurcs of Life and Character.
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IHi ICE HARVEST.
THE REAL USE OF THE BEAR-SKIN CAP-
A HINT TO THE GUARDS.
THE FROZEN-OUT FOX-HUNTER.
SPORTINQ MILITAIHE RECALLS TO MIND HIS CANADIAN EXPERIENCES (THE GROUND BEING DEEP WITH SNOW'. BUILDS A THEBOGGIN. AND FOR THE
MOMIMT CEASES TO SWEAR AT THE FROST, OR TO REGRET THE SIX HUNTERS HE HAS EATING THEIR HEADS OFF IN THE STABLE.
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From the Col lection of ''Mr. Pu7ich" 1842— 1864.
ONE WAY OF LOOKING Al IT.
First Dandy MP. " pwowogation to be late this year, on account of some colonial bills, i hear ■■
Second D.tto. -bother the colonies! havent we done enough for 'em this year?-didnt west Australian win the derby?"
A VERY OLD FRIEND.
OUR 'USED UP" MAN HAS A FEW "USED UP' FRIENDS TO BREAKFAST; AFTER WHICH THEY DERIVE A LITTLE REAL ENJOYMENT FROM
A DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT
79
John LeecJis Pictures of Life aiid Character.
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Fi'om the Collection of ''Mr. Ptuich" 1842 — 1864.
THE SUPERIOR ANIMAL.
Party (who of course dossn't think himself good-looking), "really, clara, i cant think how you can make a pet of such an ugly erute
AS an isle of skye terrier I"
THOSE BOYS AGAIN!
Street Boy (in playful allusion to the basket carriage). "OH, look here, bill! if 'ere aint a swell driving hisself home from the WASH!"
81 10— M
John LeecJi s Pictures of Life and Character,
MARRIED FOR MONEY.— THE HONEYMOON.
"NOW. THEN, DARLING, PUT AWAY YOUR PAPER, AND WE'LL HAVE A NICE LONG WALK, AND THEN COME BACK TO TEA IN OUR OWN LITTLE COTTAGE, AND
BE AS HAPPY AS TWO LITTLE BIRDS I" SAID THE FAIR BRIDE— "OH, HANG IT!" MENTALLY EJACULATED THE CAPTAIN.
COOL REQUEST. . •
Ucly Crinoline, •■you wont mind riding on the box, edward dear, will you?— im afraid, if we both go inside the brougham, my new
DRESS WILL GET SO RUMPLED I"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842 — 1864.
A NICE OFFER.
Cousin (who is a /ee(/e fast). "MORnin', charlesi now then, if you will pop on your hats, and wrap yourselves up warm, i'ul take
YOU AND your friend OUT FOR A DRIVE I"
INFRA DIG.
EFFECT OF THE CAB'STRIKE— GOING TO THE OPERA IN A WHEEL-BARROW.
UNABASHED.
Emily. "WHY, MY GOODNESS, FRANK! WHAT A DREADFUL BLACK EYE YOU HAVE!
YOU ARE QUITE DISFIGURED!" FrSnIf. " HM, HAH! THAT'S VERY DISAGREEABLE,
NOW; I WAS IN HOPES NO ONE WOULD HAVE PERCEIVED IT!"
(frank has been so unfortunate as to catch a cold in his eye from 'sitting in
a draught at Exeter Hall— so he SAYS.
83
John LeccJi s Pictures of Life and Character.
AN INCIDENT OF TRAVEL.
AS THE TRAIN STOPS, MR, P. ENDEAVOURS TO GET SOME STOUT FOR HIS WIFE, WHO FROM CIRCUMSTANCES, IS OBLIGED TO DRINK THAT REFRESHINQ
BEVERAGE FOUR OR FIVE TIMES A-DAY. UNFORTUNATELY MR, P. CANNOT FIND HIS CARRIAGE, AND. AS THE TRAIN IS RATHER BEHIND TIME, THE OFFICIALS
ARE IN SOME HURRY AND CONFUSION.
LET US HAVE JAPANESE MANNERS AND CUSTOMS HERE.
"THE TDAVELLER, WEARIED WITH THE NOONDAY HEAT. NEED NEVER BE AT A LOSS TO FIND REST AND REFRESHMENT; STRETCHED UPON THE SOFTEST
AND CLEANEST OF MATTING. IMUIUINQ THE MOST DELICATELY FLAVOURED TEA. INHALING THE FRAGRANT TOBACCO OF JAPAN. HE RESIGNS HIMSELF TO THE
MINISTRATIONS OF A BEVY OF FAIR DAMSELS, WHO GLIDE RAPIDLY AND NOISELESSLY ABOUT, THE MOST ZEALOUS AND SKILFUL OF ATTENDANTS."-r/M£S.
84
From the Colleclion of ''Mr. PtLiichl' 1842—1864.
fi. DELICATE CREATURE.
Youthful Swell, "now Charley— you re just in time for breakfast- have a
CUP OF coffee?"
Languid Swell (probably in a Government Office;. " thanks! noi i assure yah-
MY DE-AR -FELLAH I IF I WAS TO TAKE A CUP OF COFFEE IN THE MORNING, IT
WOULD KEEP ME AWAKE ALL DAY!"
RECREATIONS IN NATURAL HISTORY.
First Naturalist, "what! the s-s-he-sher-?ent a-an (hic) ich-(hic->thyosaurus?
NONSHE-ENSEI"
Second Naturalist, "who said ich-(hic) ichthy-o-saurus? i said a (hic) plesi-
o-(hic)-saurus plainenuff."
VERY CONSIDERATE.
Steward, will either of vou, gentlemen, dine cn board? there s a capital hot dinner at three o'clock,"
85
John Leeclis Pictures of Life and Chai^acter.
PERFECTLY DWEADFUL!
Guard, "now, smi if youre going on by the express, here's just room for onei"
Tourist. "WHA-Tl GET IN WITH HAWWID OLD WOMEN, AND SQUEEMING CHILDREN I BY JOVE I YOU KNOW! I 3AY I IT'S IMPAWSIBLE, YOU
SCENE— A CLUB.
Swell. "HAW I IS THERE ANYTHING WEADY FOR DINNAW7"
Waiter. "SHOULDER OF MUTTON JUST READY, SIR ! '•
Swell. ' HAW— SHOULDAW OF MUTTOM- -AW— WHAT A VEWY ODD THING FOR DINNAW I— THOUGHT THEY ONLY MADE GLUE OF SHOULDAW OF MUTTON I"
86
From the Collection of ''Mr. Pttnchl' 1842 — 1864.
/HJiML
Boy Cm allusion to brown, who thinks he is well got up), "oh! look here, billy,
THEY'VE GOT A DINNER PARTY AT THIS 'OUSE— AND IF 'ERE AIN'T THE COVE WHAT'S
A-GOINO TO WAIT."
BENEFIT OF CLERGY.
Binks Minor (loq.). "AH! you cant thifik how a fella saves.
INTO THE CHURCH. I USED TO GIVE SNOBBINS THREE GUINEAS FOR
NOW I GET THEM MADE FOR TWO POUND TWELVE,"
Binks, Major. "BY JOVE.'"
WHEN HE GOES
MY BOOTS, AND
A BARE ASSERTION.
Fred. " how do you like the alteration, blanche?"
Blanche, "what alteration, dear?"
Fred, "why, hang it i— haven't i cut off my beard and moustaches?"
MR. PUNCH AT HOME.
John LeecJi s Pictures of Life and Character.
THE FRUGAL MARRIAGE QUESTION.
Jones (of the Dandolion Club), "dooced jolly, i should say, to marry on £300 a-year! think a see myself wocking a cwadle, and fetchino
HOME THE MUTTON FROM THE BAKER!" [Orders Glass of Dry Cu/'afoa.
(' 0^ Kojb/ufe / 1
FAINT ATTEMPT TO CARRY OUT JONES'S IDEA.
^
From tlie Collection 0/ ''Air. Punchy' 1842 — 1864.
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IHO&E HORRID BOYS
Precise Female (in answer to a rude inquiry), "vou are a very impertinent boy!
—YOU KNOW perfectly WELL THAT IT IS A MATTER OF NO MOMENT TO YOU WHO
MY HATTER ISl"
VAGARIES OF FASHION.
CItarles. "figure, indeed! whats a fellow to do ? a man must wear some-
thing. HATS AND GOATS ARE OUT OF THE QUESTION— THEY ARE REALLY SO VERY
effeminate."
NOT A QUESTION OF WEATHER.
when it is very FOGGY IN LONDON. IT IS DELIGHTFUL AT BRIGHTON-AT LEAST SO CHARLES AND GEORGINA THINK.
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10— N
John Lcccli s Pictures of Life and CJiaracter.
IS SMOKING INJURIOUS?
Youthful Sxell. "haw! look here i is that chest of cigars you imported for me ripe yet?"
Cigar Dealer. "WELL, sir— i fear not— that is, not ripe for your taste, sir, for at least three weeks; but we can spare you a couple
OF thousand of these giant regalias to go on with till the weather is milder, when your cigars will mellow rapidly I"
[Youth accepts the generous offer, and lounges out with a Giant Regalia as b/j as his leg in his mouth.
THE SHUTTLE-COCK NUISANCE.
Littia Cirl. "OH, i beg youb pardon sir i— it v/as the wind as done iti"
90
From the Collection of "'Mr. Punch" 1842— 1864.
PRUDENT RESOLVE.
Little Party. "GO and walk in hyde park? oh, ah!— i dessay i and get pelted
FOR A HARISTO0RAT7— NO THANK E— NOT IF I KNOW IT."
^mM^t
A PLEASING BELIEF.
Whipper. 'WELL, i wear mine because it saves trouble, and is so very
'EALTHY."
Snapper. "HAH, well there aint no humbug about me ; i wear mine because
THEY LOOKS 'ANSOM, AND GOES DOWN WITH THE GALS. '
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RAILWAY COLLUSION-A HINT TO STATION-MASTERS.
Porter. "Now, then, billi are you off?" Cab Ruffian. "NO; what sort of fare is it?" Porter, -single gent, with small bag."
Ruffian. "OH, he wont doi cant yeh find us a old lady and two little gals with lots o' boxes? i'M good for a pinti"
91
John Lecclis Pictures of Life and Character
DISAGREEABLE TRUTH.
Soldier, •■now, then i you must move away from here;
Rude Boy. "AH, but rou musnt, old feller !■•
OLD BROOM.— RETIRING FROM BUSINESS.
New Broom, "poor jack, yer honor?"
Old Broom, "leave them coves alone, tim ; THEY'RE two swells what always
CROSSES in a 'ANSOM— 'CAUSE 0' THEIR BOOTS I "
INCIDENT IN A FRENCH REVOLUTION.
Omnibus Driver. "THIS IS ORRiBLE vurk in paris, sir. vy, thev
■£LL me THEY'VE BIN AND BURNT ALL THE BUSSES 1"
ANOTHER RAILWAY MISERY.
NOW. WE DO HOPE THIS 01 0 GENTLEMAN IS NOT GOING TO DE ASKED TO SHOW HIS TICKET ; BECAUSE
THIS OLD GENTLEMAN HAS JUST PACKED HIMSELF UP QUITE COMFORTABLY, AND HIS TICKET IS IN THE
VERY INNERMOST RECESS OF HIS WAISTCOAT POCKET ; AND BECAUSE, YOU SEE, THIS IS JUST THE SORT
OF OLD GENTLEMAN WHO 13 LIKELY TO BE MUCH IRRITATED BY SUCH A REQUEST AT SUCH A TIME.
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From the Co/lection of ''Mr. Pitnchl' 1842 — 1864.
DWEADFUL ACCIDENT IN HIGH LIFE.
THE HONOURABLE SPENCER DAWDLE (WHOSE TOTAL ABSENCE OF MIND IS SO WELL KNOWN) HAVING MADE A MORNING CALL IN BELGRAVIA, WALKS
OFF WITH A HAT AND STICK WHICH DO NOT BELONG TO HIM !
THE NEW REGULATION.
Lieutenant Blazer (of the Plunders). "Good gwacious i here's a horwible go ! infantwy'S
GOING TO GWOW A MOUSTACHE ' ■
Cornel Fluffey. "yaw dont mean thati well! there's only one alternative for us.
WE must SHAVE!"
A PICTURE OF ALIMENTIVENESS.
A NICE LITTLE BIT OF FISH,
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John Lceck's Pictures of Life and Cfiaj'acter.
WHERE THERE'S A WILL, THERE'S A WAY.
Foxhunting Doctor. " not be in time: oh, nonsense: send my horse on.— see my patients early,— dress in the brougham,— there i ami
(and we hope he m.iy have a good rum.
' ' We have been obhged to take the side of the carriage out, which perhaps the kind reader wit! excuse
PATIENCE REWARDED.
PiSCatOr. -A-HAHI POT YOU AT LAST, HAVE I ?-AND A FINE WEEKS TROUBLE I'VE HAD TO CATCH YOU 1 "
94
From the Collection of ''Mr. PuncJil' 1842 — 1864.
S£/?i'/1W7G/l/./SM.— No. X.
%mni Gal. "i tell you what, cook, with my beauty and figger, i aint a
COIN* to stop in SARVICE no LONGER; I SHALL BE ORF TO HORSETRAYLIER."
JOHN THOMAS NON-PLUSHED.
Tax Collector. "JOHN thomas mooncalf?"
John Thomas, "—esquire, thats mei-
Tax Collector, "then be so good as to fill up this income-tax paper and
return it to me before twenty DAYS!"
EDUCATION IN THE MINING DISTRICTS.
Jemoimer. "bist thou a goin' to skule, eloyza?"
Eloyza. "NOT hi, jemoimer. they GID us tea and buns LARST week, AND WE SHA'T HAN NO
*OORE TILL CUM CRISMUS i SO MUTHER SAYS A3 HOW IT AINT NO USE."
UNCONSCIOUS SATIRE.
"THERE, BABY DEAR, LOOK AT THE PRETTY SOLDIERS 1"
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John Leech s Pictures 0/ Life and Chara cter.
AVERAGE WEIGHT OF THE FOOT GUARDS.
Heavy Swell, "whats the average weight of the men in your regiment, charley?"
Swell in the Guards, ■■dont know, im sure— aw— but ten go to the ton."
THE CONFIDENCE OF YOUTH.
Juvenile, "i wonder whether that gurl has got any tin— for i feel most
OWDACIOUSLY INCLINED TO GO AND CUT THAT FELLOW OUT.'
J i: -^^.IJ .JIM
' '■mil':t;-
A VISIT TO A DOG-FANCIER.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punclil' 1842— 1864.
TRIUMPH OF MIND OVER MATTER.
Old Gent, "and pray who is your friend with the coffee pot?"
Small Boy. "that? oh i he'S my fag-he gets we my breakfast and such
like, but I ALWAYS LEAVE H.M SOME CRUMPETS— AND H£\/Cfl BULLY HIM!"
WHAT, INDEED?
Stern Parient. "I tell you, sir. i will not allow it— and dont let me see
ANY more nasty PIPES OR TOBACCO IN THIS HOUSE."
Young Williams. "Boo-hoo— and v/hats a fellow to do when all the men
OF his own age smoke?"
DID YOU EVER!
Friend, "well, sprat, my boy-and how do you get on. now youre married?"
Sprat. "H'M! pretty bobbish— but theres one thing makes it doocid uncomfortable some
TimeS-ENTRE nous— MRS, s. IS SO CONFOUMDEDLY JEALOUS OF M£. "
MORAL INFLUENCE OF EXECUTIONS.
■where 'AVE WE BN? WHY. TO SEE THE COVE 'UNG. TO EE SUREI'
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10 — o
John Leecli s Pict^tres of Life and Character.
ADVENTURES Of jVIF^. TOjVI NODDY.
No. I.
OUR LITTLE FR'END, TOM NODDY, THINKS THE SEA WATER WILL DO HIS MARES LEGS A WORLD OF GCOn
No. II.
THE PLAYFUL CREATURE OBJECTS AT FIRST, BUT FINDING THE PROCESS AGREEABLE
DETERMINES TO HAVE A COMPLETE DATH.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842—1864.
ADVEJNfTUPvEg Of JVIR. TOM J^ODDY.
ryjja.
No. III.
LANDING OF TOM NODDY. HIS HORSE HAVING HAD ENOUGH OF IT, RETURNS TO HIS STABLE.
DOMESTIC ECONOMY.
Newly Married Cwghter (whose husband's income is. if anything, decidedly limited), "—and see here, papa, dear, we are getting on so beautifully
WITH OUn FURNISHING! WE BOUGHT THESE LOVELY GOLD AND SILVER INDIAN ELEPHANTS AT A SALE THE OTHER DAY, AND ONLY GAVE FIFTY POUNDS FOR
THIM ; WASN'T IT CHEAP? WE ONLY WANT A LITTLE C,=!AC:<ED CHINA TO MAKE THE ROOM QUITE COMFORTABLE!-
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Joint LeecJis Pictures of Life and Character.
Lobhiis.
A CAUTIOUS BIRD.
'WELL, I DONT KNOW ABOUT MARRYIN' — FOR YER SEE, AFTER THE KNOT WAS TIED, SOME OTHER GAL MIGHT BE FALLIN' IN LOVE WITH ONE-
AND THAT WOULD BE SO OOOCED AWKWARD!"
FORTUNE'S FAVOURITE.
First Snob, ■you know that .jolly little girl, julia binks?"
Second Snob, "all right, oo ahead."
First Snob, "welli she'S been sticking up to me like bricks, but i cant
RETURN HER AFFECTION, nzCAUSE IM SO DEUCED SWEET WITH THE PLANTAGENET
WANTING IN REVERENCE.
Coster (to extremely genteel person), "i say. guvner, give us a hist with this
•ERE BILIN' O' GREENS!"
From the Collection of ''Mr. Piuich" 1842— 1864.
^ ll|fJtliAilil'iMlllil|| ^^ J; ii I;:
JfM' D'ESPRIT.
Youus Sholomunsh (to Young snobley, who is attired in his very bestj. " now,
SIR! LET ME SHELL YOU A NISH SHUIT OF CLOSHE, MAKE YER GOOD ALLOWANCE
FOR THE OLD UNS YERVE GOT ON!" ISNOBLEYS feelings ma/ be imagined.
QUITE RIDICULOUS!
"DO YOU BELIEVE IN TABLE-TALKING, MATILDA, THAT THERE'S SUCH A FUSS ABOUT?"
"OH, DEAR NO! WHY, THE OTHER EVENING A TABLE WAS ASKED HOW OLD I WAS.
AND IT RAPPED OUT FORTY I WHEN IM NOT THREE-AND-TWENTY TILL NEXT MARCH!"
MAY AND DECEMBER.
A VAIN SHADOW.
"MY LOVE! DO YOU THINK THOSE FELLOWS ARE FOLLOWING US?"
John LeccJi s Pictures of Life and Character.
Ji^
M/WD AND MATTER.
Navvy. "Ah, bill! it shows the forrard march of the aqe. fust the
BRUTE FORCE, SUCH AS 'IM ; AND THEN THE LIKES OF US TO DO IT SCIENTIFIC.
AND SHOW THE MIGHT OF INTELLECT/'
OXFORD COSTUME.
Small Oxford Man. "now, snip, rememder, not so tight in the armi"
Snip. "VERY GOOD. SIR." ( f 0 "10 Clerk.) -at and a -arfi"
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SYMPATHY.
Tailor (to considerable Customer), "trifle thinner than you was, sir! glad
to see you back, sir ! 'OPE YOU'LL SOON GET YOUR HEALTH, SIR. WHEN WE
HEARD YOUR REGIMENT HAD BEEN IN ACTION, SIR,— YOU MAY FANCY WHAT OUR
FEELINGS WAS, SIR I"
i-^VvA \T
STARTLING FACT!
Oxford Swell. "DO you make many of th;se monkey-jackets, now?"
Snip. "OH. DEAR YES. SIR; THERE ARE MORE MONKEYS IN OXFORD THIS
TtRM THAN EVER. SIR."
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CUP\Q AT SEA.
Angelina (to Ed.vin, whose only ch.incs is perfect tranquillity). " EDWiN, dear! if you love me, go down into the cabin, and fetch me my scent-
bottle, AND another shawl TO PUT OVER MY FEET!" [EDWIN'S senscttions are more easily imagined than described.
HOW VERY EMBARRASSING!
GustavUS. "MAMMA, DEAR! ARE MOUSTACHES FASHIONABLE?"
Mamma. "Well, gus, i dont know exactly, but i believe they are."
Go„. "OH! THEN, IS THAT THE REASON WHY MISS GRUMPH WEARS 'EM?"
Tmiss GRUMPH, as well as being strong minded, is rather masculine in appearance.
AN ELIGIBLE PARTY.
Juvenile. 'Well, i know what i shall do: i shall lcok out
FOR SCME OLD GAL WITH PLENTY OF MONEY."
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i^ERY RUDE, INDEED!
ENTER TOM (a DISAGREEABLE BOY FROM SCHOOL,)- rojll. " LOOK HERE, CLARA, THERE'S A YOUNG WOMAN DOWN-STAIRS HAS BROUGHT THIS FOR
YOU, AND WANTS TO KNOW IF IT WILL DO ■"
A MAN OF CONSEQUENCE.
Cousir Harriet, -well. Alfred, will you stop and have some tea with us?"
Alfred. "HAWI YOU'RE very OOOD. IM sure; out I'VE GOT TO TAKE THE CHIL-
DREN T3 SEE THE PANTOMIME ! ■'
UNDER THE MISTLETOE.
AUGUSTUS THINKS CRINOLINE A DETESTABLE INVENTION.
From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch,'' 1842 — 1864.
THE HUSBAND AS HE OUGHT TO BE
Angelina-
Edwin. "\
"WELL.
THINK
LOVE. HOW DO YOU THINK I LOOK 7— DO YOU LIKE THE DRESS?"
ITS PERFECTLY CHARMING.— I NEVER SAW YOU LOOK BETTER!"
AND AS HE OUGHT NOT TO BE.
{Isn't it so, my Dears ';)
Angelina, "well, e,— you dont say a word about my dress?"
EdiVin. "EH. WHAT? OH. UGH I— HM — BEAUTIFUL. BEAUTIFUL. BEAUTIFULI"
AS WELL BE OUT OF THE WORLD AS OUT OF
THE FASHION.
Old Gentleman (who is of course much behind his age), "well, my little
dear, and pray what nice little girl are you?"
Little Girl, "oh, if you please, sir. im a puseyite, and SO'S bessy
■ARRIS." (To Young Lady.) " ain't we. mem?"
ASSURANCE.
Juvenile "AW, hairdresser, when youve finished my hair, just take off my beard, will
YOU 7 "
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JoJui LeecJis Pictitres of Life and Character.
THE NEW THEATRE.
Constance (reads advertisement to Alice). "'* * * Tlie Orcliestra Stalls will be exceedingly commodious. Each person will have a separate Arm-Chair,
occupying a space of two feet in breadth.' hm— i dont see that thats so exceedingly commodious— eh. dear?"
AN AGREEABLE PRESCRIPTION.
"THE WEATHER IS CHARMING, ALTHOUGH I DO NOT FEEL MUCH INCLINED FOR TRANSACTIONS OF A BUSINESS NATURE. I AM DECIDEDLY BETTER MY
DOCTOR. A MOST SENSIBLE MAN, RECOMMENDS ME TO TAKE HORSE EXERCISE, AND GO INTO AGREEABLE SOCIETY. I ENDEAVOUR TO CARRY OUT HIS
SUOOESTIONS."— Scartoroug/i.
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From the Collectio7i of ''Mr. Pjcnck" 1842 — 1864.
SIGHING FOR THE SUNNY SOUTH.
Omnibus Drher. "i dont like being a habsentee, jem : but if this precious
EASTERLY VIND LASTS MUCH LONGER, I SHALL BE HOFF WITH MY FAMILY TO THE
SOUTH OF FRANCE."
AFFECTING -RATHER.
Alfred. "Tell me. my own one, is there anything else you have to
SAY BEFORE 1 GO?"
Emma, "yes, dearest— do not— oh, do not forget to bring the—
—TH—TH— BRUNSWICK SAUSAGE FROM F — F — F — FORT— NUM AND MASON'S."
A PREJUDICED OPINION.
"I tell YER WHAT, Bill, I THINK THE POLICE ARE A BAD LOT— AND
I WISH THEY WAS DONE AWAY WITH ALTOGETHER."
A GOLDEN RULE.
"LET US SPEAK OF A MAN AS WE FIND HIM."
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Jolui LeccJis Pictures of Life and Clinracter.
A DELICATE HINT,
Brighton Boatman, "there's a wessel out there, sir. a labourin' a good deal,
SIR I AH. SIR, sailors WORKS WERRY 'ARD — PRECIOUS 'ARD LINES IT IS FOR THE
POOR FELLERS OUT THERE 1 — PRECIOUS 'ARD IT IS FOR EVERYBODY JUST NOW. I
KNOW / SHOULD LIKE THE PRICE OF A PINT O' BEER AND A BIT 0' BAOCA!"
THE MOUSTACHE MOVEMENT.
Railway Official (waking Old Gent from a sweet sleep), "tickets.
BY THE SAD SEA WAVES.
TOMKINS, DISCONSOLATE ON A ROCK. TRACES SOME CHARACTERS UPON THE SAND. TO HIM, MRS TOMKINS (WHOSE NAME IS MARTHa).
Mrs. T. -WELL, MR. TOMKINS. AND PRAY WHO MAY HENRIETTA BE 7 ' Itomkins uuO/'s a fcll of ilsspair, and falls prostrste.
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From the Collection of " Mr. Punch',' 1842 — 1864.
SCHOLASTIC.
Mother, "and, pray, doctor, what are your terms for heducating little boys?"
The Principal. "WHY, my dear madam, my usual terms are seventy guineas PER iMf/UM ITO use the
LANGUAGE OF THE ANCIENT ROMANsX BUT TO EFFECT MY OBJECT (?) QUICKLY, I WOULD TAKE A FEW FOR
WHAT I COULD GET, PROVIDED THEY BE GENTLEMEN. LIKE YOUR DEAR LITTLE BOY THERE; BUT (AGAIN TO
USE THE LATIN TONGUe) IT IS A SIH£ QUA NOH THAT THEY SHOULD BE GENTLEMEN I '
QUEEN OF THE MAY.
A PERFECT WRETCH.
Wife. "WHY, DEAR ME, WILLIAM, HOW TIME FLIES! 1 DECLARE WE HAVE BEEN MARRIED
TEN YEARS TO-DAY ! '
Wretch, "have we, love i i am sure i thought it had been a great deal longer."
AN ENGLISH NOBLEMAN, PAINTED BY THE FRENCH.
Milord. "GODam! rosbiF! i shall sell my wife at smithfield, dami"
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A STORM IM A TEACUP.
Head Nurse (with much dignity). " miss marv ! you shall not stir your tea
WITH THE SNUFFERSl-IT IS NOT LADY-LIKE. AND I AM QUITE SURE YOUR PAPA WOULD
NOT APPROVE OF IT ! ■" Imiss MARY howls awfully, and smashes tea-cup.
I
WAITING FOR THE CARRIAGE.
Charlie, "this will be a stupid affair, georgy."
Georgy. "OH! yes— only a white frock and black mitten party— very sloW!"
[Old Nurse wonders what next.
WORKING AGAINST TIME.
THE artist gives THE FINISHING TOUCH TO HIS PICTURE. HE HAS BEEN SO BUSY THAT HE HAS NOT
EVEN BEEN ABLE TO GST HIS HAIR CUT,
KETCHEE! KETCHEE!
MR. PUNCH IN THE BOSOM OF HIS FAMILY.
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Fro7n the Collection of ''Mr. Pintchl' 1842 — 1864.
D\D YOU EVER!
Augustus. "I SAY, AUNT I DID YOU SEE WHAT THE NEWSPAPER SAYS ABOUT THE ECLIPSE?"
Aunt. "NO I WHAT DOES IT SAY 7 READ IT, CHILD! ANYTHING RELATING TO THAT WONDERFUL EVENT IS INTERESTING."
Augustus. "WHY, IT SAYS THAT IT IS EXPECTED TO HAVE AN EXTRAORDINARY EFFECT UPON THE INFERIOR ANIMALS! MY WIG! I'D HAVE YOU AND THE
GIRLS LOOK OUT FOR SQUALLS!" IDisgusting, Low-Minded Boy.
FUMIGATION.
Coster. "'SOUSE me, MARM, but did YER want YER GREEN-'OUSE smoked 7-NO CHARGE.
ONLY TO FIND THE 'BACCA, AND A DROP O' SUMTHIN' TO DRINK!"
WARBLERS UNDER WATER.
John Leech's Pictures 0/ Life and Character.
OH DEAR!
THAT REGULAR FAMILY NEXT DOOR ARE HAVING THEIR CHIMNEY SWEPT AGAIN.
EARLY PHILOSOPHY.
Juvenile, "ah. its all very welli love may do for boys and
GALS ; BUT WE. AS MEN OF THE WORLD, KNOW 'OW 'OLLOW IT IS."
our OF HIS ELEMENT.
Flunke/ (who does not approve of Bloomsbury). -no. ma'am, i dont odjec to the -ouse, fo.t it's hairey. and the
VITTLES IS GOOD; BUT THE FACT IS THAT ALU MY CONNEXIONS LIVE IN BELORAVIA!'
From the Collection of ''Air. P tench," 1842— 1864.
TOO BAD!
Bertha. 'Now, really, Charles, you are very provoking, i've been looking for my hat everywhere— and i declare you are sitting upon it
"3
A VICTIM OF FASHION.
Police Constable (to Boy), -now then, off with that hoop i or ill precious soon help youi"
Lady (who imagines the observation is addressed to her), what a monster: " [Lifts up the Crinoline, and hurriae off.
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THE BF{ITISH fOFJCE^ y\ND THE Cf^l/VIEA^ W^f^-
PREPARATIONS FOR WAR.- I.
Offioer (who is going to (Ae East), "of course, its rather a bore just at the
DEQINNINQ OF THE SEASON— AND I SHALL MISS THE DERBY I WISH THEY COULD HAVE
HAD THE RUSSIANS OVER HERE, BECAUSE THEN WE COULD HAVE THRASHED 'EM IN
HYDE PARK, AND DINED AT GREENWICH AFTERWARDS, YOU KNOW ■
PREPARATIONS FOR WAR.—]\.
ENSIGN STUBBS, HAVING GEEN APPOINTED TO THE I2IST, GOES TO TRY ON HIS UNIFORM
N B —The Gillunt £ns-gn h.is hitherto been accustomed to dress in a loose, digage manner.
WELL INTENDED, NO DOUBT.
PREPARATIONS FOR WAR. — \U.
Quaker to British Lion, "there, friendi now let me put away those
DANGEROUS VANITIES I"
DELIGHT OF ONE OF OUR GUARDS NOW HE FEELS THAT THE COUNTRY WILL PROTECT
■THE Oiru HE LEAVES BEHIND HIM."
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punck^' 1842— 1864.
THE BFJITIgH fORCE? AJ^D THE CI^IjVlEAJ^ WAI^.
NOTHIHG LIKE FORETHOUGHT.
ipUin (to Brother Officer), "what am i about? ill tell you. old boy. theres no knowinu
\J MAY HAPPEN, SO I AM LEARNING THE NOBLE ART OF MAKING OMELETTES, IN CASE ANY-
^G SHOULD HAPPEN TO OUR CHEFl'
NO! DON'T.
'■so THEY ARE SENDING OUT BOOKS TO AMUSE THE POOR FELLOWS AT
SCUTARI-AND VERY PROPER, 1 WILL EZKD FIVE-AND-TWENTY COPIES CF MY
LAST FIVE-ACT TRAGEDY OF THE ROMAN GRANDMOTHER."
ENTHUSIASM.
Inflamed Ulilitii Man. "talk o' th' rooshansi there i danq'd if i wouldnt mow
EM DOWN FOR A SHILLIN' AN ACRE!"
ON DOMESTIC SERVICE.
Recrunmg Sergeant. "OOME, take the shilling like a man; and have a turn
AT THE RUSSIANS IN THE CRIMEA."
Pan^pered Menial. "A-thank you, . oont seem to see it. th. fact is-™t
-A-THE WORK IS -ARD; AND-A-THE BOARD IS BAD."
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John Leccli s Pictures of Life and Character.
THE BRITISH fORCES AJND THE CRI/vlEAr^ WAFJ.
A LITTLE DINNER AT THE CRIMEA CLUB.
EVENING PARTY AT SEBASTOPOL.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842 — 1864.
THE BFjITISH fOF^CES A)^D THE CF^IJVIEAN WAR.
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PATIENT HEROES.
"WELL. JACK! HERE'S GOOD NEWS FROM HOME. WERE TO HAVE A MEDAL."
•THAT'S VERY KIND. MAYBE ONE OF THESE DAYS WE'LL HAVE A COAT TO STK
HOW JACK MADE THE TURK USEFUL AT BALACLAVA.
British OfUctr. holloa, jack! what are you about now?"
Jack. -WHY, YER honour— you see RIDING'S A DEAL PLEASANTER THAN WALKING ABOUT HERE. AND WHEN THIS CHAPS TIRED— I MOUNTS T'OTHER CSVE I '
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John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character.
THE BRITISH fO^CEg AI^D THE CFtlJdEAfI WAFf.
^J^
A TRUMP CARD(IGAN).
THE CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE UNDER LORD CARDIGAN AGAINST THE RUSSIAN BATTERIES AT BALACLAVA.
-C£
SHARP'S THE WORD.
ADMIHAL PUNCH'S SIGNAL TO THt FLEET.
UNIFORM STUPIDITY.
HOW TO DrjESS A WARRIOR.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl^ 1842— -1864.
THE BRITISH FOF{CES AND THE CF^I|4EAN WAR.
HARD CASE IN THE BALTIC.
A. B. Seaman, -here's a go, bill i yer might knock me down with the butt-
end OF A MUSKIT, A'MOSTI BLOW'O IF THE GAME AIN'T OVER, AND WE AIN'T HAD
NO INNINGS!"
A GRIEVANCE.
TELL YER WHAT, BILL! I DON'T HALF LIKE THESE HERE M0U3TARCHER6. THEY
DO MOP UP SUCH A LOT jc G'.OG!''
J^<u
RELICS OF THE SIEGE.
fien. "P SAY. JACK I— GIVE us A LIFT DOWN WITH THESE HERE BLOOD-STAINCD RUINS FROM SEBASTERPOOL (
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From the Collection of ''Mr. PtmcK 1842— 1864.
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THE OPERA. -SiL I.
Lizzy. "GOOD GRACIOUS SELINA! LOOK THERE! THERE'S THAT RIDICULOUS LITTLE MAII AGAIN.
DID YOU EVER SEE ANYTHING SO ABSURD'"'
THE OPERA.— yo. II.
Busby • AH THERE SHE IS. BLESS HER ! AND LOOKING THIS WAY TOO. OH ! ITS AS CLEAR AS
POSSIBLE SHE HAS TAKEN A FANCY TO ME 1 "
John Lccch\^ Pictures of Life and Character.
THE BEST RUN OF THE SEASON.— So. I.
Master (with pumpecl-out Horse), "confound that rascally boy! where can he have got to with my second horse?"
THE BEST HUN OF THE SEASON.— Ko. 11.
R.7scalty Boy (willi dcHetilfully fresh animal) "OH, dear i what a deautiflil thinq i / WOHDCR WHCnc IH)iST£li CAH B£ ? ■
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842 — 1864.
A BLACK INDIGNITY.
Lady of the House, "oh. thomasi have the goodness to take up some coals into the nursery!"
Thomas. "H'M, MAAM I if you ask it as a favour. MA'AM, I don't so much object i but I 'OPE you DONT take me for an OUSEMAID, MA'AM I"
iPhQJO^RhPhlC gmlerY
alL (iktmacUvirvuintLd , l<ERllE<:T.
ilW LAPtE }nputli.i. (^ u^/ulc cxfu
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the: OR/GIWAL
CHaTQ&R-APHIC FSTABL/S^MENT ^/K^^
ART-PROGRESS.
Artist(l). "NOW. MUMI take ORF YER EAC for sixpence, or YER 'OLE body for a SHILLIN'I
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John Leec/i's Pictures of Life and Character.
FRATERNirr.
feed. (afFectionately taking the arm of his friend harry— js lie (/i/nis). "Ohi do
LOOK AT THESE BEAUTIFUL DIAMONDS. HOW WELL THEY WOULD BECOME YOUR SWEET
siSTEBi" Coal-heaver, "come now; walkeri-
PRIVATE OPINION.
Litlle Sltrimplon. "HAhi they may laugh i but i mean to say that the beard
IS a great ornament, and gives dignity to the human FIGURE!"
THE OLD OLD STORY.
IT WAS IN AUGUST OR SEPTEMOER, WE FOROET WHICH, THAT AMELIA'S SCARF
CAUGHT HENRYS OUTTON, AND NOW-THEY ARE MARRIED, WASNT IT ODD?
THE BEARD MOVEMENT.
•■HOLLO, 'ENERY 1 IS THAT YOU 7 WHY I HARDLY KNOW'D YER WITH THAT GREAT
BEARD 1"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842 — 1864.
|^^W<2A)%i1r
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VARIETIES IN HORSE-TAMING.— iio. I.
OLD MR. B. HAS FOUND OUT THAT THE OIL OF RHODIUM SYSTEM IS ALL NONSENSE, AND *HAS BEEN INITIATED BY MR. RAREY. WHENEVER HE GETS SPILT.
AND LOSES HIS HAT (aS HE DID THE VERY LAST DAY OF THE SEASOnX HE JUST SAYS TO HIS HORSE, "FETCH IT. OLD BOY'' AND THE THING IS DONE I
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VARIETIES IN HORSE-TAM I NG.—'So. II.
OUR DEAR OLD FRIEND BRIGGS— HAVING TAKEN THE RECEIPT FOR HORSE-TAMING FROM THE PAPERS— TRIES SOME EXPEPI1*I^>'"^S UPON AN ANIMAL
THAT HE HAS PICKED UP A BARGAIN
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John Lceclis Pictures of Life and Cliaracter.
AH INCIDENT OF WEIGHT.
Cabhy. "let yer out?— thats a good un i— not afore you pays for breaking my springs:
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ASTOUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT.
Maid. "PLEASE, MA'AM, MR, SKEWER SAYS HES ACOINO TO KILL HISSUf THIS WEEK, AND WILL YOU HAVE A JOINT?"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Pii/ich" 1842— 1864.
A VERY SHOCKING BOY, INDEED!
Mimml. "NOW. SIR-IF you don't behave better, I WILL TELL PAPA OF YOU, AND HE WILL
BOX YOUR EARS! "
Shocking Boy. "Well, then, goi march;: and shut the door after you!!:"
A FADED YOUTH.
Hostess. NOW. MY dear— WILL YOU COME AND DANCE A QUADRILLE?"
Juvenile. "Tha-a-nk you-it's so many years ago since i da ced.
that I would rather be excused, if you please, in fact, ;-aw,
1 HAVENT DANCED SINCE I WAS QUITE A BOY."
IN THE PARK.
First Man (Home for the Holidays). " awful bit of geranium that, Charley:"
Second Ditto. "YA-AS, i was always very fond of flowers— aw— they look
so jolly INNOCENT!"
IN THE STREETS.
THESE YOUNG GENTLEMEN ARE NOT INDULGING IN THE FILTHY HABIT OF SMOKING.—
THEY ARE ONLY CHEWING TOOTHPICKS, THE COMFORTING AND ELEGANT PRACTICE
NOW SO MUCH IN VOGUE.
John Leec/is Pictures of Life and Character
CRINOLINE AGAIN.
Charles. "Confouno the hoops, just when i want to make my neat speech about ben3 'hearcH and dearcr' too i
A HINT TO MAMMAS.
First Nursemaid, lawk, marier i what a dee-utifle cowndi"
Second Do. ■myi janei haint it?"
They contemplate tho Gownd for almut a quarter of an hour, and tho
Children hate the full bonelit of the delicious North List Wind.
THE ROUND HAT.
I. WHEN IT IS ALL VERY WELL. 2, WHEN IT IS OBJECTIONABL'
3. WHEN THE POLICE OUGHT TO INTERFERE.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842— 1864.
JOHN THOMAS,
TAKING IT EASY.
AS HE APPEARED WHILE HIS MISSUS WAS IN THE BOTANICAL GARDENS. J T. IS CONSULTING HIS BETTING BOOK- (a POSITIVE FACT.)
PROFESSIONAL DIGNITY.
Lady, "resign your situation! why, WHATS wrong now, THOMAS? have they been wanting you to eat salt BUTTER AGAIN?"
Genteel Footman, ■■oh, no, thank you, maam— but the fact is, ma'AM— that i have heard that master were seen last week on the top of
A HOMNIBUS, AND I COULDN'T AFTER THAT REMAIN ANY LONGER IN THE FAMILY 1"
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John LeecJis Pictures of Life and Character.
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Dr. Besr. "PUT on your gown, sir."
Undergraduate. "Got it on, sir;'
NEVER CARRY YOUR GLOVES IN YOUR HAT.
MR. POFFINGTON FLATTERS HIMSELF HE IS CREATING A SENSATION —f PeW/^pS /iC IS.)
c^Se
MORE NOVELTY.
THE MISSES WEASEL THINK CRINOLINE A PREPOSTEROUS ANO EXTRAVAGANT INVENTION, AND APPEAR AT MRS. ROUNDABOUT'S PARTY IN A
SIMPLE AND ELEGANT ATTIRE
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Pinicli^' 1842— 1864.
FROM THE MINING DISTRICTS.
'MARTHA, WAST 'E DONE Wl' THE MILK?"
■ GEEN IT TO THE SHILD."
"DANG THE SHILD. THEE SHOULD HA' GEEN IT TO TH' BULL PUP!
A DISTURBER OF PUBLIC PEACE.
Rioter. " I SAY. OLD FELLER, OF COURSE YOULL FRATERNISE WITH US.
AND COME AND BREAK SOME VINDERS."
Soldier "Of" COURSE l wont ; BUT I'LL PUNCH YOUR HEAD IF YOU
DONT MOVE OFF."
UNLUCKY THIS TIME.
Ingenious Youth. "OHi such a lark, bill! ive bin and filled an old coves letter-box
WITH GOOSEBERRY SKINS AND HOYSTER SHELLS.— AND RAPPED LIKE A POSTMAN I"
Old Cote. "HAVE YOU?-
GOOD NEWS.
'■WELL, JIM, HAVE YOU HEARD THE LATEST INTELLIGENCE?"
" NO, VAT IS IT 7 "
" VY, COMMON GARDEN THEAYTERS TO BE TURNED INTO A
HOPERA FOR THE MILLION! AIN'T THAT PRIME?"
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John LeccJfs Pictures of Life and Character.
RATHER DEEP!
Cousin. "CHARLIE I— JUST FANCY WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING I " Captain Charlie. "WELL. GEORGIEI"
Cousin. " THAT— THAT— YOU AND I ARE GOING-A — A— TO BE — MARRIED!"
Charlie (with presence of mind) a— never mind, georgie,- we know better— we are not so foolish:"
AMPLE PROTECTION.
Youth. "YOU NEEDN'T UE AFRAID, MA'AM STAND BEHIND ME I"
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Fi^oin the Collection of ''Mr. PitncJi" 1842 — 1864.
iU^l LIKE 'EM.
Mamma (staying with newly-ma'-riecl daugliter). "MY dearest, sweetest darling! whati crying! why, whats the matter?"
Daughter (with many sobs). "OH, m-m-m-mamma dear! here's ch-ch-ch-charles so dreadfully unkind, he knows the h-h-horse-taming secret,
AND he W-W-W-WONT TELU IT TO ME!"
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RIVAL JOCKEYS.
Bill (reads), "'gentlemen riders allowed five pounds.'"
Tom. '"ALLOWED FIVE POUNDS!' WHY, I'D RIDE BETTER NOR HE FOR 'ARF A CROWN!"
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SYMPTOMS OF HARD READING!
Student. "OH, MARY! HAVE YOU TAKEN UP THE LAMP AND THE CIGARS?"
Student, "—and the whiskey, and the sugar, and the lemon, and boiling water?"
student, "then come, jack! suppose we go into the study!"
IVIary. "YES, SIR"
M.Try. "YES, sir."
REPELLING FOREIGN INVASION.
paterfamilias tries the cold water cure in a case of orqan-grindinq.
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From the Collection of ""Mr. Punch" 1842 — 1864.
ANOTHER BIT FROM THE MINING DISTRICTS.
First Collier, •■surrey, dust thee know the BISHOP'S coming to-morrow?
Second Do. "wors that?"
first Do. (empl^aticilly). "The bishopi"
Second Do. "oi DON'T know what thee mean'St, but moy bitch, rose, shall
PIN her I"
CANINE.
"BUY A LITTLE DORG, MARM ? "
WHERE ARE THE POLICE?
A SKETCH, SHOWING THE DECENT MANNER IN WHICH THE "FORM OF PRAYER" WAS RETAILED
ON THE FAST DAY.
COARSE, BUT CHARACTERISTIC.
Cabmin (whose temper has been ruffled by Omnibus-man). "YOUl!
WHY. YOU HUNGRY LOOKING WAGABUN, YOU LOOK AS IF YOU'D BIN
LOCKED UP FOR A MONTH IN A COOK'S SHOP WITH A MUZZLE ON.''
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John LcccJis Pic hi res of Life and Character.
THE GREAT BOON.
Superior Being (!). "youll please to observe, mum, that a diworce is a much easier
MATTER THAN IT USED TO BE— SO NONE OF YOUR VIOLENCE I"
A VISION OF THE PAST.
Old Lady. "AH! i was just such another when i was her age-
SJ^ '.l;,'-.| ^ • .■- V,i-- -r
FOLLY AND INNOCENCE.
Charles. "I say, olara, aint it jolly? ive made such a capital dock on the derby i"
Chm. "1 AM SURE, CHARLES, I AM DELIGHTED TO HEAR IT. A^'Y UTF.RARY PURSUIT MUST DE BETTER THAN THE HORRID PRACTICE YOU WERE
QETTINO INTO OF DFTTINQ AT RACESl"
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IRRESISTIBLE.
John Thomas, "get away, boy— get away, boy!"
Boy. "SHANTI AND IF YER DON'T LET ME RIDE, I'LL SEND THIS 'ERE MUD
OVER YER CALVES 1"
DRAWING THE LINE.
Plush Adonis, "I should observe, my lady,— that if you engage me, i
SHOULD REQUIRE TO BE AT LEAST SIX MONTHS IN TOWN, IN A GOOD NEIGHBOUR-
HOOD — AND THAT IF YOU SHOULD AT ANY TIME LIVE NORTH OF THE NEW ROAD,
I SHOULD EXPECT FIVE GUINEAS PER ANNUM INCREASE OF SALARY I" [Fact.
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YIELDING TO TEMPTATION.
Mr, Hobbk-de Hoye. "I'M very fond of 'em- theres no one looking !-dont
SEE WHY 1 SHOULDNT— I WILL 1— YES — ILL HAVE A PENN'ORTH 1"
MUCH ABOVE THAT SORT OF THING.
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John LeccJi s PicttLrcs of Life and Character.
SERVE HIM RIGHT.
Smil (who, when he is asked (o dine at half past six, thinl<s it line to come at half-past eight)- " HAW i I'M afraid YOU'VE BEEN waiting dinnaw for mei'
Udy of tho House. "OH dear, noi we have dined some time; will you take some tea?"
PHYSICAL EDUCATION.
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A CONSULTATION.
VeteriDary Surgeon. "Leqs queer, sir! do you 'Ack 'im or 'unt im7"
Proprietor of Quadruped, "i hunt him sometimes, but i mostly use him as a hack."
Veterinary Surgeon. "Ah. sir, thats where it is, it aint the 'unting as 'urts 'im, its the 'Ammeb, 'ammer, 'ammer along the 'ard 'igh roadi
THE STREET ACROBAT NUISANCE.
UNDER THE IMPRESSION THAT HE IS UNOBSERVED, MR. PUDDLE OFFERS HIS HAND AND HEART TO THE OBJECT OF HIS AFFECTIONS.
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John LeecJi s Pictures of Life and CJia racier
PHOTOGRAPHIC BEAUTIES.
"I SAY, MISTER. HERE'S ME AND MY MATE WANTS OUR FOTERGRUFFS TOOK; AND MIND, WE WANTS 'EM 'ANSOM, COS THEY'RE TO
GIVE TO TWO LADIES "
EQUINE.
Dealer, "there i i don't know where to find a fault with himi"
Customer "but hes got such a beastly taili"
Dealer, "deastly taili there never was a oad rat-tailed -oss why, we CO MiLes TO FinD ■[Mr
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PLEASING PROSPECT.
Friend from Town, "well! and hows the mare-"
Country Friend. " oh ! all right, old boy ! she will be as fresh as paint for you to-morrow, for she hasnt been hunted since the day
SHE PUT FRANK RAILER'S SHOULDER OUT!"
S^
WHY NOT?
THE GREAT MOUSTACHE MOVEMENT.— FAIR PLAY FOR THE BAKER.
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A STARTLING NOVELTY IN SHIRTS.
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John LcccJi s Pictures of Life and CJiaracfer.
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AN OBJECT OF UNIVERSAL SYMPATHY.
MR. PEEWIT HAS A LITTLE ADDITION TO HIS FAMILY-HE IS OBLIGED AND—
TO GET HIS MEALS ANYHOW—
ABDICATES IN FAVOUR OF THE RIAL MASTER OF THE
HOUSE.
A HINT TO THE AUTHORITIES.
AN ECONOMICAL MODE OF PUTTING TROOPS INTO WHITE TROUSERS.
DELUSIVE NOTION.
THE YOUNG GENT WHO IS GOING TO MAKE A
RAPID FORTUNE DY BETTING.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842 — 1864.
/ SCfW£ Al A RAILWAY STATION.
Groom, "beg pardon, sir.— but wos your name tomkins?" Tomkins. "yes!"
Groom, "if you please, sir, master says he wos WERRY sorry as he COULDNT send the FEEATON— but, as his young -OSS WANTED EXERCISE,
HE THOUGHT YOU wouLDNT MIND RiDiN' OF 'IM." Itomkins bursts into a cold perspiration.
THE UNFITNESS OF THINGS.
Impudent Boy. "i say, billi come and see the conjuring— heres this here gal a goin- to squeeze herself into that there broom r
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John Leech's Pic tier es of Life and Character.
PLEASANT FOR "CHARLES DEAR."
MarnecJ Sister. "OH, Charles dear! nurse is not very well, and as i must stay with eaby, would you take freddy and the two little
ONES FOR A WALK, ONLY CARRY THEM OVER THE CROSSINGS, THAT S A DEAR!"
TOO MUCH!
Party (who hates bad music in the middle of the ni^ht). "Wh-a-tii the waitsi called for a Christmas box i-stop a bitm"-
iThe rest is too terrible.
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From the Collection of '^ Mr, PiinclC 1842 — 1864.
MARRY ON £300 A-YEAR!
Passer-by (to the Crossing-Sweeper). "Whats all ths aecut?"
Sweeper. "Well, sir. i believe its a kind of wedding; eut it aint likely to be an appy
UNION— ONLY TWO BROUGHAMS AND A HACK CAB I "
AN OBJECT OF SINCERE PITY.
OFFENDED DIGNITY.
S.r.all Swell (who has just finished a Quadrille). "HM, thank goodness. THAT'S
OVERl DONT GIVE ME YOUR BREAD-AND-BUTTER MISSES TO DANCE WITH. 1 LIKE
YOUR GROWN WOMEN OF THE WORLD I ■— r/V.S. The bread ■ and - butter Miss has asked
him how old he was, and when he went bacl< to School.)
VERY LARGE NOTIONS.
Man of the World, "what rubbish all this is about marrying on £30o a-yeari
WHY, it aint enough TO BUY A FELLAH CIGARS!"
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John LcccJis Pictures of Life and Character.
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AN UNWELCOME VISITOR.
TALK OF A MAD DOG, INDEED !-WHATS THAT TO A WET ISLE OF SKYE TERRIER UNDER THE BREAKFAST TABLE ON A HUNTING MORNING, AMONGST
THE NICE CLEAN TOPS AND BUCKSKINS 7 [A Favouiite Uwn Meet— and not a moment to spare.
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JUVENILE WISDOM.
Florence. " and how old is your pony, freo?"
Fred, "well, i oont know, exactly-but Robert thinks he is about fourteen YEARS!
Florenee. "Ohi— then i suppose he will very soon oe a horse !■•
ISO
From the Collection of ''Mr. Piiiichl' 1842 — 1864.
SNOWED UP.
POOR FELLOWS! THEY CANT GET ANY HUNTING, AND ARE OBLIGED TO PLAY AT SCRATCH CRADLE WITH THEIR COUSINS.
Frederic (a very
Charley, "well,
Frederic. "OH, i
FOUR STONE TWO !
A WEIGHTY MATTER.
big boy). "THATS A NICEISH PONY OF YOURS, CHARLEY.-BY THE BYE, HOW HEAVY ARE YOU?"
WITHIN A POUND OF THREE STONE, I'M SORRY TO SAY.''
CALL THAT A NICE WEIGHT. NOW, I'M 03LIGED TO HAVE VERY EXPENSIVE PONIES, FOR, WITH SADDLE AND BRIDLE, , DONT RIDE LESS THAN
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A GOOD LIVER.
Frank, "i say, grandpa! havent you got some chaps coming to grub with you to-day?"
Grandpa. "Ehi what? some gentlemen are coming to dine with me to-day, sir, if thats what you mean!"
Frank, "hah! same thing i well, look here! your cook isnt a great hand at a salad— now thats a thing i flatter myself i under.
STAND better THAN MOST MEN — SO, IF YOU LIKE, I'LL MIX YOU ONE!"
THE OLD FOXHUNTER.
Flora "well, ronald i and how do you like rotten now •"■
Ronald. • oh, pretty well- but its rather slow work to a man who has been accustomed to go across country as I HAVE all my LIFE!
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From the Collection of ''Mr. PiLiichl' 1842 — 1864.
U£L^nQ,HOU.
Lord Eustace (a young Nobleman in love), "tell me, Thompson, are those the birds?"
Thompson (his confidential Serrant). "yes, my lord,"
£US(. "THEY are YOUNG"" Thomp. "THEY ARE, MY LORD"
EuSt. "AND THE WINE?" ThOmp. " LAFITTE— 44, MY LORD,"
EuSt. "YOU HAVE DRAWN THE CURTAINS'" Thomp. "EVEN SO, MY LORD."
EUSt. "AND YOU HAVE PLACED SOME COALS UPON THE FIRE?"
Thomp. "MY LORD, THIS MOMENT I HAVE DONE SO."
£USf, "THEN— THEN — LEAVE ME P. "
[And his Lordship pegs away at the Birds, drinks a Bottle of Ct^ret, and feeis all the better.
OUT OF THE FASHION.
"WHY, FWED :— WHAWT'S THE MATTER WITH YOUR LEGS?"
"WHY, YOU SEE, PEG-TOP TROUSERS ARE GETTING SO COMMON, I'M
GOING TO GIVE NATURE A CHANCE!"
REMARKABLE OCCURRENCE.
ON THE MORNING AFTER THE DISPENSARY BALL, AS EMILY DEUXTEMPS AND CLARA POLKINGTON
WERE SITTING IN THE PLANTATION, WHO SHOULD COME TO THE VERY SPOT BUT CAPTAIN EASTMAN
AND YOUNG REGINALD FIPPS !
"BLESS YOU! BLESS YOU!"
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lolin Leech's Pichti-cs of Life and Character.
WHO WILL SERVE THE COUNTRY?
Recruiting Sergeant, ■now. brave ooys. with those whiskers and
SHOULDERS, YOU SHOULD DE WITH US, AND— I'M SURE THE LADIES
WOULD EXCUSE YOU I"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Ptinchl' 1842 — 1864.
Wf'L/. SERVE THE SHOP*.
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SEFtVANTGALISM ;
•■H, -riorf-ytVKi
FINELADYISM.
First Elegant Mamma, "how shocking this iS!-the way nurserymaids neglect the children i"
HoCOna Do. "YES. DEAR. AND I DONT SEE THAT ANYTHING CAN DE DDNE FOR WHAT WITH PARTIES, AND THE TIME ONE NATURALLY DEVOTES TO
OHESSINO. AND THE NUMEROUS CALLS ONE HAS TO MAKE, ONE CANT LOOK AFTER ONE'S OWN CHILDREN, YOU KNOW 1 •
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Pttnchl' 1842 — 1864.
THE ADVENT OF SPRING.
"THE DEAR GIRLS REALLY MUST HAVE SOME NEW BONNETS. FOR THEY CANNOT
POSSIBLY WEAR THOSE NASTY, SHABBY, DIRTY, OLD WINTER THINGS ANY LONGER."
THE VALENTINE.
Littis Foot Page. " i say, maria, whats a rhyme to cupid?"
Marii. "WHY. stupid rhymes to cupid— don t it. stupid?"
TASTE.
Shop-girl (who has been enpected to possess tennysons "Miller's Daughter"!. ■ no, miss !
not got the MILLER'S BUT HERE'S THE RATCATCHER'S DAUGHTER, JUST PUBLISHED!
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INSULTING A REFUGEE.
Rude Boy. "Oh crikey, bill, if -ere aint the great orang-
outang BEEN TO A TAILOR, AND GOT RIGGED OUT AS A SWELL 1
John LeecJis Pictures of Life and Character.
A SKETCH FROM THE STAND AT SCARBORO'.
Fair Equestnan. "OH! i want to ride on the sands with this little bov— have you a horse disengaged for him? any bit of a
PONY THING, VOU KNOW, WILL DO FOR ME!"
A WHOLESOME CONCLUSION.
Lady Crinoline. "Ves, love— a very pretty church, lut the door is certainly very narrow i"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch',' 1842— 1864.
OLQ BOYS.
INTERESTING GROUP POSED FOR A PHOTOGRAPH
BY A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY.
Old Boy (loq ). "oh, shes a charming gyuirl, and, upon my sauli
1 THINK SHE LIKES ME AMAZINGLY !'■
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INTERESTING AND VALUABLE RESULT.
VERY ALARMING, INDEED.
Professional Man.— "AH! it's very lucky you came to me in
TIME.— YOU SEE. MA'AM. YOU HAVE HAD INFLAMMATION OF THE
BRONCHIAL TUBES. WHICH, ACTING UPON THE FLEXOR LONGUS DIGI
TORUM PEDIS. HAS OCCASIONED AN ABRASION OF THE DIGASTRICUS.
OR, AS SOME CALL IT. THE BIVENTER MAXILL/E INFERIORIS : AND
WHICH MIGHT HAVE ENDED IN CONFIRMED DELIRIUM TREMENS. OR
FVEN PaEMATURE ELEPHANTIASIS. HOWEVER. I DARESAY. &C,, »c.. &c.
[Old Lady gasps for breath.
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POLITENESS AS IN PARIS.
f4 PerHclious Misrepresentation, of course.)
IMITATION IS THE SINCEREST FLATTERY.
Jues fwho aUccts EnlUsh manners anti customs), 'cood— a — by. ole doy i i oo to make a promenade in my to-car
'Which boing interpretml means that Jules is going fur a drive in his Dog.Cart.)
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842 — 1864.
Lecturer on Electro-Biology, -now. sir! you cant jump over that stick i ahemi-
Subject. "JUMP? EHI UGH I LOR BLESS ME, JUMPl NO, 1 KNOW I CANT-NEVER COULD JUMP-UGHl"
[Thunders of applause from the Gentlemen in the cane-bottom chairs— (i.e. believers).
A TENDER POINT.
Irish Jarvie (with much excitement), "not fast enough i is it? oh thin, yer 'ONOR. jist jump up, till i tirrify ye the way i'll rowl along!
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STUMPED OUT.
Apothecary's Boy (to party rather proud of his Horsemanship), "i say. mister, mind what youre at, or you'll be off the SHOPBOARO!"
A GENEROUS OFFER.
Small Siyeoper do Crmean Hero). "Now. captain, oivf u, a copper, and ill see yer safe over the crossinqi-
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Pttiich" 1842 — 1864.
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HOI A BAD IDEA FOR WARM WEATHER.
Frederick. "NOW. girls, pull away— don t be idlei"
A QUIET LOOK AT THE COUNTRY.
Frank, -there, Charley i we have a good many of those little doubles here; but, bless ycui our horses think nothing of emi"
Chirky (who is not to be beiten). "ha, i seei-nice clean jumping i now, in our country the fences are b.c and CRA^•.PED!■■
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John Le cells Pictures of Life and Character.
PATERFAMILIAS HAS HIS HOLIDAY AT THE SEA-SIDE-
PLEASIHG DELUSION. /W RE THE ROUND HATS.
Ftmillt. "WELL I THERE CAN BE NO QUESTION AOOUT ONE THINS I— THEY CERTAINLY
DO MAKE YOU LOOK YOUNCERI"
THE ROUND HAT AGAIN.
Mrs. POPPS. 'WELL, WHAT I SAY IS, THEY ARE VERY DEOOMING-AND
UNCOMMON COMFORTABLE?"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842 — 1864.
WHILE A RESPECTABLE ELDERLY FEMALE TAKES CARE OF THE HOUSE IN TOWN.
OH! WHAT A HUMBUG!
Amelia. ■■ mamma, deabi here's a note from dear William, with a box for the
OPERA, I SHOULDN'T WONDER." ( Reads) :—" My darling Amelia, Circumstances over which I
have no control will take me as far as Greenwich. I have left my Latch-key— please to get
It from the Waistcoat I took off, and send It by the Bearer to your tmr affectionate Kidums,''
A PEACE CONFERENCE.
Flora. "OH, i AM SO glad— dear Harriet— there is a chance of peace— i am
MAKING THESE SUPPERS AGAINST DEAR ALFRED COMES BACK 1"
Cousin Tom. "hah, welli-i ain't quite so anxious about peace— for, you
SEE, since those SOLDIER CHAPS HAVE EEEN ABROAD, WE CIVILIANS HAVE HAO IT
PRETTY MUCH OUR OWN WAV WITH ThS CURLS I"
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John Lcecli s Pictures of Life and Character.
A POSER.
Darling. ■ oh. mamma, dear! what splendid flowers!"
Mamma, "yes. dear, put it down, that is my wreath, im going to the opera!"
Darling. "OH! and when i grow a big lady, may i wear a wreath, and go to the opera?"
Mamma, "well, dear, i hope so! ■
Darling, "what, and take my beautiful velvet and gold church service uncle Charles gave me?"
IHE Picnic- OVERTAKEN BY THE TIDE.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. PitncJil' 1842 — 1864.
AH OBJECT OF ATTRACTION.
EOWKER. WHO IS FOND OF NICE THINGS FOR BREAKFAST. AND SOMETIMES MARKETS FOR HIMSELF, BECOMES AN OBJECT OF INTEREST FROM HAVING LAID
IN A FEW BL0ATER3, AND HALF-A-POUND OF FRESH CAMBRIDGE SAUSAGES, FROM BOND STREET— AND WHICH SAUSAGES AND BLOATERS ARE IN HIS COAT-POCKET.
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A STRONG-BACKED CAR. SCEN E~ I RELA N D.
Tourist. "WELL, BUT MY GOOD FELLOW, YOU CANT CARRY US, AND ALL OUR LUGGAGE!
Car Driver. "OGH, niver fear, yer onour. shure re carry TWiCeo as muchi"
John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character.
THE NEW PURCHASE.
Mr. Mulf. "BUT-THEY SAID HE WAS WELL KNOWN IN THIS HUNT'"
Farmer, "oh. yes-ano so he is very well known. he'S broke more collar bones than all 'he 'osses in England'
AQUATIC MANCEUVRES.
OY much the PLEACANTEST way of SEA-BATHINO is to take a coat, and have a good swim in the clear blue WATER-AND ISN'T IT
NICE SORAMDLINQ INTO THE BOAT AGAIN I EH 7
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Pu7ich" 1842— 1864.
A PAINFUL SUBJECT.
Lieutenant Fopson (of the 121st, to his Elder Brother, ivfto is home for the Holi-
days).—" '•■SAf. OLD FELLAH !— DON'T YOU WISH YOU HAD LEET SCHOOL--IT MUST
BE SUCH A HORRID BAW TO BE FLOGGED FOR SMOKING!"
>
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THE NEW REGULATION MESS.
Swell Soldier, •■what, dine off woast and boiled, just like snobs-no '-by
JOVEI-I SHALL cur THE ARMY. AND GO INTO THE CHURCHI"
THE GREAT TOBACCO CONTROVERSY.
Clara (emphatically), "i DON'T care what you say, frank-i shall always think it a nasty.
ODIOUS. DIRTY, FILTHY, DISCUSTIflG. AND HOST OBJECTIONABLE HABIT!"
Frank. "HAW!-now, i'm really surprised, clara, to hear such a clever girl as you are
running down SMOKING IN SUCH STRONG LANGUAGE-FOR IT'S ADMITTED, BY ALL SENSIBLE PEOPLE,
YOU KNOW. THAT ITS THE ABUSE OF TOBACCO THAT'S WRONG!"
[Which httle bit of sophistry completely, vanquishes clara.
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AT PARIS.
A SKETCH FROM THE BOULEVARD
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John Leech's Pictures of Life and Chai-acter.
A YOUTHFUL SAGE.
Studious Boy. " johnny !—i advise you not to be a good BOY!"
Johnny, "why?"
Studious Boy. "because in books all good boys die, you knowi'
'S<£
ASTONISHING A YOUNG ONE.
Dick (to Utile Brother). " hah ! this is one of the disagreeables
grown up. why, bless you, if I DIDN'T SHAVE TWICE A DAY THIS WARM
I SHOULD NOT BE FIT TO BE SEEN!"
IN BEING
WEATHER,
MONSTERS Of THE POOL.
MASTES OHOHOE AND THE ORAOON FLIES. AS THEY APPEARED TO HIS EXCITED IMAGINATION WHEN HE WAS OUT FISHING THE OTHER DAY.
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From the Collection of ''Air. Punchl^ 1842 — 1864.
7Hf HUMOURS OF THE STREET.
Delightful Boy. "OH! LOOK 'ere, jimi here's a swell— lets frighten is ■ORSE!
CAUTION TO TRAVELLERS.
NEVER GO TO sleep WHILE YOU ARE HAViriC YOUri HAIR CUT IN PARIS. OR IT MAY V.t CUT IN THE FIRST STYLE OF FASHION 1
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John LcecJi s Pictures of Life and Character.
EXCURSION BOAT. AFTER A RATHER BOISTEROUS PASSAGE, ARRIVES AT 2-iO
Ticket Collector (without any feeling), "tickets, sir: thankye, sir i boat returns at 3!"
P.M.
ADVENTURES OF MR. TOM /VODOy.— No. IV.
OUR FRIEND HAS A DAY WITH THE DROOKSIDE HARRIERS. — WITH HIS USUAL PRUDENCE HE OETS A HORSE ACCUSTOMED TO THE HILLS.
From the Collectioii of ''Mr. Pitnch^' 1842— 1864.
'■TICKLED WITH A STRAWr
Advertising Medium. "Come. now, you leave orf? or ill call the perligei
IMPERTINENT CURIOSITY.
Military Man. ''Welli what are yer a starin' at7-aint yer never seed a
SODGER BEFORE?"
IN CAMP.
Juvenile (a propos of Highlander in sentry-box). "OH! my wig. Charley, what a
JOLLY JACK-IN-THE-GREEN HE'D MAKE I'
SAN IT AS.
"HEY. COLIN' DINNA YE KEN THE WATTERS FOR DRINK. AND NAE FOR BATHIN'?"
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John LeecJi s Pictures of Life and Character.
THE QUADRILLE IN HOT WEATHER.
Stout Party (who suffers much from heat, and has in vain attempted to conceal
himself). "OH. i believe we are engaged for this dance i'Ve been— that is—
I'VE— EH 7— I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR YOU — A— A — EVERYWHERE — PHEW I '
OH YES, OF COURSE.
Lizzie. "OH, MR. POFFLES, I FIND I HAVE MADE A MISTAKE — I SEE I WAS
ENGAGED FOR THIS DANCE."
FEMININE AMENITIES.
Sensilme Party. "Who is that girl with the nez retrousse 7"
Amiable Party (who has rather a prominent beakj. "NEZ retrousse; do you mean that girl
with the puq nose?"
A LITTLE SURPRISE FOR MUGGINS.
"lark: I say: whatll my old man think when he see
ME IN THIS 'ERE AT?"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Ptuick" 1842 — 1864.
HUSBAND-TAMING.
RESULT OF ALLOWING LADIES TO WITNESS RAREY'S HORSE-TAMING EXHIBITION.
Mrs. Blanch. ■' i assure you, my love, he is completely under my control, he never talks now of such a thing as going to his
CLUB OR DINING AT GREENWICH WITH HIS BACHELOR FRIENDS, AND HE WILL READ TO ME WHILE I WORK FOR THE HOUR TOGETHER.'
Mrs. Catherine. " oh, i must certainly learn the art. for my Augustus is really d'^eadfuli"
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foJiii LeecJi s Pictures of Life and Character,
IHE LOVERS' QUARREL.
Frederick, "but i assure you. dearest — .■■
Imilf. ■•OH. NONSENSE. FREDERICK I— DON'T TELL ME! I JUDGE BY DEEDS. NOT WORDS. AND I AM SURE YOU CANNOT REALLY LOVE ME, OR YOU NEVER
WOULD HAVE GIVEN THAT HORRID MISS OLAPPERTON THE WING OF THE CHICKEN, AND ME THE LEG. BESIDES, YOU HANDED THE STRAWBERRIES FIRST TO
FLORA G.GGLES. AND YOU KNOW HOW I HATE HER "
A SKETCH DURING THE RECENT GALE.
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From the Collection of " Mr. Pu]ich',^ 1842 — 1864.
TERRIFIC ACCIDENT.
BURSTING OF OLD MRS. TWADDLES AQUA-VIVARIUM. THE OLP LADY MAY BE OBSERVED ENDEAVOURING TO PICK UP HER FAVOURITE EEL WITH THE
TONGS, A WORK REQucBING SOME ADDRESS.
THE MARRIAGE QUESTION.
Lad, Fhra. •■four-in-hand club, indeed! for my part, I think young men of fortune might employ THEIR TIME MUCH BETTER THAN DRIVING
HORSES TO GREENWICHI DONT YOU, ALICE?" AliCS (with 3 tremendOUS sigh;. "OH, YES! DEAR!"
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John Lccc/is Pictures of Life and C haracter.
]AY\. PUf^CH'S ADVICE TO H 0 U SE K E E PE F^S-
"/f you YiAHl A THING DONE, DO IT YOU RSELF."—Sn. I.
FOR EXAM'^LE: — BY GETTING UP AT DAY-BREAK, CLEANING OUT YOUR STABLE, AND TAKING THE HORSES OUT FOR EXERCISE, YOU WILL
ACCOMPLISH YOUR OBJECT.
"IF YOU WANT A THING DONE, DO IT YOURSELF:'- \... II.
AND ENABLE THE GROOMS TO GET THEIR BREAKFAST COMFORTABLY, AND SO KEEP THEM IN
GOOD HUMOUR FOR THE REST OF THE DAY.
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From the Co I ice /ion of ''Mr. PitncJii' 1842 — 1864.
" /f rau VJAm A THING DONE, DO IT YOUT!iiELF."^\o. III.
HAVING THOROUGHLY DRESSED AND FED THE HORSES, YOU HAD BETTER SET TO
WORK UPON THE BOOTS OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THE KNIVES, AS YOU HAVE A
MACHINE, YOU MAY AS WELL 00. AND, WHILE YOUR HANDS ARE SOILED, YOU HAD
BETTER HELP ALPHONSO TO CARRY UP SOME COALS.
■■IF YOU WANT A THING DONE, DO IT YOURSELF."— So. IV.
THERE CAN BE NO REASON WHY THE GIRLS SHOULDN'T DRESS THEMSELVES.
THAT PARKER THE MAID MAY GO TO HER DANCINO.
"\F YOU WANT A THING DONE. DO IT YOURSELF."— l^o. V.
AS FOR JOHN THOMAS, THE BEST PLAM. OF COURSE, IS TO WAIT UPON HIM. AND THEN, PERHAPS (ALTHOUGH IT BY NO MEANS FOLLOWS). HE MAY BE
SATISFIED I lAs most Doniistics are fond of the Organ-grinders, you had better engage one of an evening for their amusement.
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John Lccc/is Pictures of Life and C hai'dctci
]AY\. PUIMCH''^ ADVICE TO H 0 U SE K£E PE 1^3.
i
'■IF YOU WANT A THING DONE, DO IT YO U RSEL F."-^u. \l.
IT IS CERTAINLY BETTER TO MIND THE BROUGHAM YOURSELF. ESPECIALLY IN FOGGY WEATHER, AS, IN CONSEQUENCE OF ROBERTS UNFORTUNATE
PROPENSITY, YOUR FAMILY ARE ALWAYS MORE OR LEES IN DANGER WHEN RETURNING FRCM THE THEATRE.
"IF YOU WANT A THING DONE, DO IT YOURSELF."--Ko. VII.
NEVER DISTURB THE MAIDS 'N THE MORNING. BUT JUMP OUT OF BED THE MOMENT YOU HEAR
THi SWEEP, AND LET HIM IN ; IT ISNT MUCH TR0U3LE, AND EAVES A WORLD OF CRUMBLINO.
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Fi^om the Collection of ''Mr. Pnnc/i." 1842— 1864.
^^y.AAl Mjlj, !.l Ks>\ :V>""^^-
DOMESTIC DOCTORING.
FOR A COLO IN THE HEAD THERE IS NOTHING LIKE A STEAM BATH, AND THIS CAN
BE HAD IN YOUR OWN BEDROOM WITH THE GREATEST EASE— YOU HAVE ONLY TO
TAKE CARE THAT YOU MANAGE THE APPARATUS PROPERLY,
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John Lcecli s Pictiires of Lije and Character.
IRML"
WHERE IGNORANCE IS BLISS, 'TIS FOLLY TO BE WISE!"
{A'cui Veision.)
■'I SAY, JiM, VOrS A PANIC 7"
"DLOWD IF I KNOW; BUT THERE'S VON TO BE SEEN IN THE CITY."
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842 — 1864.
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A PRETTY KETTLE OF FISH.
Puseyite Parson "Whati want to leave your situation: why, i thought you were perfectly satisfied:-
Cook. ■■WELL, SIR, THE FACT IS, I AINT EQUAL TO THEM FAST DAYS; FOR WHAT WITH A HEGG HERE, AND A HEGG THERE, AND LITTLE BITS
a FISH FOR BREAKFASTES, AND LITTLE BITS O^ FISH FOR DINNERS, AND THE SWEET OMELICKS. AND THE FRIED AND THE STEWED HOYSTERS,^
AND THE BASHAWED LOBSTERSES. AND ONE THINK AND THE HOTHER. THERE'S SO MUCH COOKING. THAT I AINT EVEN TIME TO MAKE UP A CAP I '■
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John Lccc/fs Pictures of Life and C liaracfer
CATCHING A TARTAR.
Irritable Old Gentleman (giving Conductor a tremendous po*e in the ribs), -hollo.
THERE I STOP 1 WHAT THE D • . ■ • CONFOUND YOU, DIDN'T I TELL YOU TO STOP AT
ACACIA VILLA?"
Extremely Civil Conductor ■•dear me. so you did. sir— beg your pardon, im
SURE, SIR, BUT I REALLY QUITE FORGOT IT"
Irritable Old Gentleman. " d-d-don t beg my pardon, you impudent scoundrel i
— IF you give me any of your bad LANGUAGE. ILL HAVE YOU UP AS SURE AS
YOU'RE BORN."
TOUCHING.
Groom (to Old Coachman i "WHY. guvnr, what hever'S the matter?"
Old Coachman (sobbing). " ah. William i most affectin' sighti I've just seen
the four-in-hand club going down to Greenwich I ten on 'Em i beautiful
teams ! AND driven BY REG'LAR TIP-TOP SWELLS ! IT'S BIN AMOST TOO MUCH FOR
ME ] " [Is relieved by tears.
FLUNKEIANA.
John nomas. "YES, i must leave, you see, mary, my dear-theres too much red in
THE LIVERY, AND THAT DONT SUIT MY COMPLEXION-NEVER DIDI"
MEASURE FOR MEASURE.
"THIS IS ABOUT TH"; MARK, I THINK."
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch,'' 1842 — 1864.
IMITATION IS THE SINCEREST FLATTERY.
Sarah Jane to Betsy Ann. "OH, YES! if it comes to that, you know, people can stick out as much as other people— i always wears
ONE O MOTHER'S OLD CLOTHES-BASKETS."
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MALAPROPOS.
Swell (loq.). "IN fact, i'm quite used up-and if i dont very soon get to some watering place, i shall be a— a—"
[Cartman pulls string— Brand display of the whole system of Fountains.
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John LeccJis Pictni^es of Life and Character.
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"AH ART THAT DOTH DISFIGURE NATURE."
MR. BELVILI.E DE COUROV WALKS ON THE ESPLANADE. UNDER THE IDEA ALAS 1 HE LITTLE KNOWS, THAT OWING TO THE VERY INFERIOR QUALITY
THAT HE IS CREATING NO END OF SENSATION IN A OF THE GL«SS IN THAT DRAWING-ROOM WINDOW, HIS
CERTAIN DRAWING-ROOM, SPLENDID FIGURE 13 DISTORTED AS ABOVE.
ON THE JETTY.
YES, MY DEARS; I KNOW THE SEA-tJREEZE AFTER BATHING IS DENEFICIAL TO THE BACK HAIR :-BUT CONSIDER THE HEART OF YOUR TOO
SUSCEPTIBLE PUNCH I
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchy' 1842 — 1864.
/I WATER ABSTAINER.
Disgusting Boy. "i say, clarai— im so jolly glad, i am. do you know, all
THE PIPES ARE FROZE, AND WE SHAN'T BE ABLE TO HAVE ANY OF THAT HORRID
WASHING THESE COLD MORNINGS l — AINT IT PRIME I' [SeilSatiOn .
A MORAL LESSON FROM THE NURSERY.
Artiiur. "DO YOU know, freddy, that we are only made OF DUST I"
Freddy, "are we? then im sure we ought to be very careful how we
PITCH into each other SO, FOR FEAR WE MIGHT CRUMBLE EACH OTHER ALL TO
PIECES ! ■
THE DISAPPOINTED ONE.
Lover. "WHAT a bore, just as i was going to pop the question to jenny JONES, HERE'S
MY NURSE COME FOR ME I "
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187
John LeecJis Pictures of Life and Character.
ADDING INSULT TO INJURY.
NOBBS HAVING COME WITH HIS FAMILY TO THE SEA-SIDE FOR A LITTLE CHANGE OF SCENE. COMPLAINS THAT THEY HAVE BEEN TERRIBLY BITTEN BY—
tBUT NO. WE WILL NOT MENTION THE HORRID CREATUREs) — AND IS ADDRESSED THUS BY THE LODGING-HOUSE KEEPER; "THEN HALL 1 CAN SAY, SIR, HIS —
THAT IF YOUVE BEEN HILL-CONWENIENCED BY 'EM. YOU MUST 'A BROUGHT 'EM DOWN WITH YOU IN YOUR PORTMANTEL ! "
A BIT OF A BREEZE
MR. WIQQINS HAS A FINE OPPORTUNITY OF DISPLAYING HIS POLITENESS AND ACTIVITY
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Ptmchl' 1842 — 1864.
HORRIBLE QUESTION AFTER A GREENWICH DINNER.
AWKWARD PREDICAMENT.
Foot-Boy. "IF YOU please, sir, cook told me to ask you what fish you d
LIKE to-day?"
Young Sparrow. "OH, iM sorry to trouble you, uncle— but could you lend me
A RAZOR? MY CONFOUNDED FELLOW HASN'T PACKED UP MY DRESSING-CASE I"
EPIGRAMMATIC.
Geiilleman. " let'S have a boiled mackerel"
Waiter. "Biled, siri better have em briled. sir
IF THEY'RE BILED, THEY'RE SPILED, SIR I"
ALARMING PROPOSITION.
Oyster-Man (to Hairy Gents), "oysters, siri yes. sir i shall i take yer beards off?"
[Gents have an uncomfortable idea tliat they are being chaffed.
189
John Leech's Picltires of Life and Character
A SKETCH AT A RAILWAY STATION.
Respectable Citizen (reads Placard). "'The Public are cautioned against Card
Stiarpers, Gamblers, and Pickpockets.' * ' why, j thought such people was all
DONE AWAY WITH. DIDNT YOU, MO 7 '
HI ART.
Parent. ■: should like you to be very particular about his hair.-
Pliotographic Artist (!). ■■oh, mum, the air is heasy enough: its the his
WHERE WE FIND THE DIFFICULTY, ■
OUR LAZY CONTRIBUTOR.
■THE VERY IDEA OF WORK THIS BEAUTIFUL WEATHER IS REPUGNANT TO MY FEELINGS.^'
IBxtraot from our Young friend
*'S Letter.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Puncli^' 1842 — 1864.
GOING OUT OF TOWN.
Mary. "IF you please, sir, missus say you must find room for this in your portmantel."
THE ROAD.
Qent (with much pride). " there's one thing, 'arry, as always strikes me a going down to the darby, and that is how the number of
splendid equipages must astonish the foreigner I"
191
John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character.
SERIOUS THING FOR BROWN,
WHO RATHER PRIDES HIMSELF UPON THE ELEGANT MANNER IN WHICH HE TAKES OFF HIS HAT THIS TIME, HOWEVER, ALTHOUGH THE HAT IS
REMOVED, THE LINING STICKS.
BEAUTY IN DISTRESS.
Gallant Swell (who of course comes to the rescue), "hawi can i de of any service?"
Beauty. •OH, yes I if you would sit upon the horses head, i should be SO much ODLIGED"
192
From the Co/lccUon of ''Mr. Punch." 1842 — 1864.
COMMON OBJECTS AT THE SEA-SIDE-GENERALLY FOUND UPON THE ROCKS AT LOW WATER.
THE ARTISTIC (!) STUDIO.
.4 Stereoscopic .Scene from Fashionable IJje.
•'Love, Pride, Sere/)ge."-THE group represents a young minstrel of humble origin, declaring h:s passion to a lady of noble parentage, her
HAUGHTY BROTHER, AS MAY BE SEEN FROM HIS MENACING ATTITUDE. IS ABOUT TO AVENGE THE INSULT OFFERED TO HIS FAMILY:
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193
John LcecJf s Picfui'cs of Life ami Characfer.
A TRriNG THING FOR TOOTLES,
WHO SEES THE OBJECT OF HIS ADMIRATION FLY OVER A HOG-BACKEO STILE, HE HAVING THE GREATEST AVERSION TO TIMBER
CRINOLINE FOR EVER!-NO BATHING-MACHINE REQUIRED.
NAUTICAL STYLE.
A HINT FOR THE SEA-SIOE.
194
From the Collection of "'Mr. Punch" 1842— 1864.
ALWk'iS BE POLITE WHEN TRAVELLING.
A YOUNG SPORTSMAN
AITMe Young Gent (who is never distant to Strangers), "would you like to see
Bells Life, sir? there's an out-and-out stunning mill between conkey jim
AND THE PORKY ONE I '
Lucy. "WELL, REGINALD, AND WHEN DO YOU GO BACK TO SCHOOL? '
Reginald. "Ohi the day after to-morrowi— and aint it a bore, just as
ONE'S hunters are IN SUCH SPLENDID CONDITION?"
'ARRY AND 'ARRIET.
QUITE A CHEAP TRIP.
DURING SOME OF THE WINTER MONTHS, WITH A NIC" BRACING NORTH-EAST WIND BLOWING. YOU MAY
GD TO MANCHESTER AND B^CK FOR 5S — AN OPPOnTUNlTY NOT TO BE LOST— OH DZAR, NO I
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John i.CL'ch\s Pic hi res of Life and Clia racier.
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f/ora. "CAN YOU still see the steamer, LUCY. DEAR?"
Lucy. "OH. YES. QUITE PLAINLY I '
f/ora. "AND DEAR. DEAR WILLIAM. TOO?' Lucy . 'OH, YES !"
f\Ori. "DOES HE SEEM UNHAPPY. NOW HE IS AWAY FROM ME?
iUCy. "EVIDENTLY. I SHOULD SAY. DEAR; FOR HE IS SMOKINQ A CIGAR. AND
ORINKINO SOMETHING OUT OF A TUMBLER TO CHEER HIM. POOR FELLOW!"
DISGUSTING FOR AUGUSTUS.
Aiisustii5 (who W.1S f.ipidly co:)vng to th ' point i "then, emily! oh. may i call
YOU EMILY?— SWEETEST! — BEST!— SAY THAT YOU WILL NOT GO— WITHOUT "
Fislhivoman (cuts in), "any feesh to-day, marm ?— any mackereel. soles, or
WHITING?"
QUITE A SEDUCTIVE SON OF MARS.
Lady. "And so. captain— they say you are going to turn denedick?"
Adonis. "WHY. VA-A9— AW-I DIDN'T WISH TO— BUT — AW— IN FACT. LADY MARY'S ATTENTIONS BECAME
80 MARKED-THAT— AW-THE THINO AW-WAS INEVITABLE- AW. '
PLEASURES OF TRAVEL.
Chambermaid. ■ very sorry, but yo jr luggage has
GONE ON to LONDON. SIR."
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From the Collection of ""Mr, Piiuchl' 1842 — 1864.
CRINOLINE ON THE WATER.
Waterman, "youve no call to be afeard, miss; were licensed to carry sixr
GOING TO CHURCH— SCARBOROUGH.
'97
John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character
THE 0 P.Q
A DAY VERY LATE IN THE SEASON. -SAY. THE FIRST OF APRIL. '
HDUND3 HAVE A RATTLING HOUn AND TEN MINUTES AFTER A GOO 1 STOUT BUTTERFLY. OVER A SPLENDID PRIMROSE AND VIOLET COUNTRY.-
Hiintsnun (loqj. "Shall i give thi wings to the lady, sir?"
SENSIBLE RIDING COSTUME FOR WARM WEATHER.
153
From the Collection of ''Mr. Piiuchl' 1842— 1864,
/r UUS,1 BE ALL RIGHT!
Mamma. " : wonder where that child. Arthur, is— he is very quiet, i hope
HE IS NOT IN MISCHIEF."
Child. •■OH. NO. MAMMA, DEAR! HE'S NOT IN MISCHIEF, FOR HE IS IN THE LIBRARY.
PLAYING WITH THE PENS AND INK."
AN ASTONISHING REQUEST,
fast Young Lady 'to Old Gent), "have you such a thing as a lucifer about
YOU. FOR I'VE left MY CIGAR-LIGHTS AT HOME!"
THE UNEXPECTED ALWAYS HAPPENS.
DISMAY OF TOOTLES AT HEARING A STRANGER COMMENCE "THE STANDARD BEARER "—A SONG WHICH
HE (tootles) has BEEN PRACTISING FOR MONTHS, WITH THE VIEW OF CREATING A SENSATION AT MRS.
BLOWER'S MUSICAL EVENING. — UNFORTUNATELY. TOO, FOR TOOTLES, "THE STANDARD BEARER" IS HIS
ONLY SONG !
A MASTER OF THE ART.
199
John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character.
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Bl\HQ WITH RAGE.
Huntsman (ridinS furiously over a fence to a Scarecrow;. ..■>■*"♦> -you great fool, what the deuce do you stand pointing there
FOR?— WHY DONT YOU HOLLER OUT WHICH WAY THE FOX BE GONE? SLOWED IF 1 DONT CUT YOU INTO BITS!"
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A NOTION OF PLEASURE.
Boy. "OH. COME HERE, TOMMY ! — HERE'S SUCH A LOT C GRAINS BIN SHOT DOWN
HEREI LET'S TURN 'EAD OVER 'EELS IN 'EM!"
PRECOCITY.
Youth. "HERE'S A NUISANCE, NOW 1 SLOWED IF 1 AIN T LEFT MY CIGAR-CASE ON
MY DRESSING-ROOM TABLE, AND THAT YOUNG BROTHER OF MINE WILL HAVE ALL MY
BEST REGALIAS! "
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John LcccJfs Pictures of Life and C/iaracter.
PRACTICAL SCIENCE.
Grandmamma, "well, Charley, and what have you been learning to-day?"
Charley, "pneumatics, gran'mai— and i can tell you such a dodge i— if i was
TO put you under a glass receiver, and exhaust the air, all your wrinkles
would come out as smooth as GRANDPAPA'S HEAD I "
AN INDISCRETION.
Fascinating Gent (to precocious Little Girl), "you are a very nice little girl ;
YOU SHALL BE MY WIFEY WHEN YOU GROW UP!"
Little Girl. "NO, thank you; I DON'T WANT TO HAVE A HUSBAND; BUT AUNT
EESSY DOES- I HEARD HER SAY SO!" [Sensation On the part of Aunt Bessy.
ADDING INSULT TO INJURY.
Sohoolboy do Farmer vi/io has come out to protect his fields), "now then, old turnip-topS! w/iRE WHCAT I
From the Collection of ''Mr. Punck^' 1842 — 1864.
IHE COURSE OF TRUE, &c., NEVER DID, <£c.
HERE'S POOR YOUNG WIGGLES ANXIOUS TO MEET THE BEING HE ADORES, BUT CANNOT DO SO, BECAUSE THE NEWLY-PITCHED BOAT UPON WHICH HE HAS
BEEN SITTING, HAS CAUGHT HIM ALIVE. O!
THE EXPANSE OF FASHION.
Chair Proprietor. " would you please to pay for the chefrs, mum 7 "
Chair Proprietor, "well, mum— how many might you be a sittin' on?"
Lady. " how much 7
203
JoJin Leech's Pictures of Life and Character.
IN THE WITCHING TIME OF LIFE.
SOME LIKE ONE THING, AND SOME ANOTHER— FOR EXAMPLE, JACK LIKES A BLOW ON
THE NORTH CLIFF
WHILE CHARLES PREFERS A QUIET CORNER OUT OF THE WIND.
204
From the Collection of ''Mr. PuncK 1842— 1864.
SISTERLY LOVE.
Papa. "THERE, THERE! MY LITTLE POPPET! DON T CRY! DON'T CRY ! — IF YOU ARE
GOING TO HAVE THE MEASLES, YOU WILL SOON BE WELL AGAIN, I HOPE. THERE, THERE!"
Blanche (sobbing violently), "i— i— i— i'm not crying, papa, because i'm going to
HAVE THE MEASLES; BUT BECAUSE I — I — I— THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO RIDE MARY'S PONY
ALL THE TIME SHE WAS ILL, AND NOW I SHAN'T!"
A DOMESTIC EXTRAVAGANZA.
Mamma "WHY, GOOD gracious, nurse i whats the matter with adolphusi
HE looks very ODD!"
Nurse, "and well he may, mum! FOR he thought the coloured balls in
MISS CHARLOTTE'S NEW G«,ME OF SOLITAIRE WAS BULL'S EYES. AND HE'S SWALLOWED
EVER SO MANY OF 'EM."
A HINT TO RAILWAY TRAVELLERS.
BY BREATHING ON THE GLASS— AND HOLDING A SPEAKING DOLL BY WAY OF BABY TO THE WINDOW-
YOU MAY GENERALLY KEEP YOUR COMPARTMENT SELECT.
A SEA-SIDE DIALOGUE.
"HOLLO, jimmy:— WHERE ARE YOU A-GOING WITH Y0URN7"
"HESPLANADE!— WHERE BE YOU?"
"PROSPEC PLACZ!" [£«( Companions of the Bath.
205
John Leech's Pictures of Lijc and C ha racier.
A QUID PRO QUO.
Small Boy (to prodigious Sticll). "i say, mister ketch my donkey, thats a good
FOR YOU another TIME]"
CHAP— ILL DO THE SAME
TOUCHING APPEAL.
Testy Old Cent (treariod by the importunities of the Brighton floa(me,i;. "Confound it. mani do i look
AS IF I WANTED A BOAT?"
206
From the Collection of ''Mr. Piiuclil^ 1842— 1864.
A DELICIOUS DIP.
Bathing Attendant, "here, bill! the gent wants to be took out deep-take mm ihto the drain f
A CITIZEN OF THE WORLD.
OLD DIPPS declares THEY MANAGE SEA-BATHING BETTER IN FRANCE. AND THAT WHEN HE IS AT BO-LONG, HE DOES AS BO-LONG DOES-WELL!
THATS a MATTER OF TASTE I
207
John Leeclis Pictures of Life and Character.
MISPLACED INTELLIGEHCE.
Mamma, "why, tom' what are you doing with that nasty dust-pan and droom?-
Tom -brother FRED TOLO me to bring it in and sweep up all the HS MRS. MOPUS HAD
DROPPED ABOUT- I " 8 GrcM E'PKUImns fivm Mis. M^
KNIGHTS OF THE BATH.
SCENE: GREENWICH.
Senior Parly, ■•doq carti good gracious i but you are never goinq to drive?"
Junior Party. "NOT qoino a-dwive? why not going a— dwive? jus— aint i, tho?-
[Tho last train Itas gone, and thu Senior Party under the impression that the vehicle was a brousham, has accepted the offer of a lift to town.
208
From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842 — 1864.
SHOCKING RESULT OF WEARING INDIA-RUBBER GOLOSHES.
YOUNG JACK ROBINSON SEES WHAT HE IMAGINES TO BE Th.E IMPRESSION OF HIS DARLINCJ FODT— HE MENTALLY EJACULATES,
" BCETLE-CflUSHER, BY JOVE:" AND FLIES TO OTHER CLIMES,
209
A HAVEN OF REFUGE.
THINGS ARE SO BAD IN THE CITY, THAT MR. SNAFFLE AND MR FLUKER GO TO BOULOGNE FOR CHANGE AND AIR
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JoJiii Leech' s Pictures of Life and Cliaracter
TOO BAD, BY JOVE!
Heavy Swell, "deuced stupid— these newspapers!"
Lady (with keen perception of the lu(li:musj "VES, Charles !-especially when they say that a dismounted
AS A SWAN ON A TURNPIKE ROAD!"
DRAGOON IS ABOUT AS EFFECTIVE
HEARTLESS PRACTICAL JOKE.
Charlotte, "here they come, dlanche. let us pretend we
DON'T RECOLLECT THEM.'
From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch,' 1842 — 1864.
SCfW£ OH BOARD H.M.S.
"I SAY. WHY AM I LIKE THE QUEENS CHIEF COOK 7 DO YOU GIVE IT UP 7"
"BECAUSE I AM IN A HIGH COOL-AND-AIRY (Culinary) POSITION."
[Astonished Cadet nearly falls from the yard.
A BYE-DAY AT EASTER.
Youth (quite at home for the holidrys). "NOW. look here, old boy : if the fox breaks at this corner, dont you holler till he gets well
AWAY!"— fN.B. The old Nimrod /s the master hinnsetf.)
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John LcccJis PictiLres of Life and CIui racier.
A GREAT PLAGUE IN LIFE.
PATERFAMIL'AS. WHOSE PET AVERSION IS STREET MUSIC. GOES TO THE SEA-SIDE, HOPING TO ESCAPE FROM THE
NUISANCE. HE IS AT noEAKFAST,— BEAUTIFUL VIEW. NEW-LAID EGG, &c , Ac — WHEN
OH, HORROR!
From the Collection of ''Mr. PiDickl^ 1842 — 1864.
DREADFUL FOR YOUNG OXFORD.
Lady. "ARE you at eton ? ■
Young Oxford. "AW, noi— IM at oxford i"
Lady. " OXFORD 1 rather a nice place, is it not?"
Young Oxford. "HUMi— hawi pretty well, but then i cant get on without
female society I"
Lady, "dear I dear i pity you dont go to a oirls' school, theni"
WONDERFUL INTELLIGENT CHILD.
"ROSE, WILL YOU HAVE SOME DINNER 7"
Rose. " HAVE HAD MY DINNER."
"WHAT HAVE YOU HAD FOR YOUR DINNER ?"
Rose. "SOMETHING THAT BEGINS WITH AN Si"
"AND WHAT BEGINS WITH AN S?"
Rose. "COLD BEEF I"
AN INCIDENT OF CAMP LIFE.
Captain Holster, "herei hi i some one i— stop my beO- noon !—H\t"
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MAL DE MER.
A foreign nobleman in difwculty.
John LcccJis Piclitrcs of Life and C Jiaractci'.
SUNDAY AT THE CLUB.
JUST A SANDWICH AND A NICR GLASS OF HOOK AND SELTZER WATER.
214
From the Collection of ''Mr. PuncJil' 1842 — 1864.
Al THE ROADSIDE INN.
A MOUTHFUL OF DUST AND A PULL AT THE PUMP.
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John Leeches Pictures of Life and Character.
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AH INJURED INDIVIDUAL.
Stmklns fwlio lus misf^Pd his bird, but peppt'red wilkins*. "there, now, tve a dooced good mind
TO SAY THAT ILL NEVER COME OUT SHOOTING WITH YOU AGAIN—YOU RE ALWAYS GETTING IN THE WAY I •'
jIAC,
THE MOORS. GRATIFYING- VERY ! !
ON ARBIVINO AT THE BEST PART OF YOUR SHOOTINO, YOU FIND THOSE AMIABLE TOURISTS, THE NOBBSS, HAVE BEEN OVER THE GROUND
AS THE BIRDS ARE WILD, YOUR SPORT IS NOT MUCH IMPROVED THEREBY. NOBBS, JUNIOR. MAY BE OBSERVED TAKING IN THE ■OBJECTS
WITH HIS TELESCOPE
A GOOD DEAL*
OF INTEREST"
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Fi'oni the Collection of ''Mr. PiLuchl' 1842— 1864.
FRIENDLY BADINAGE.
Cubby. "NOW, john' when youve done cleaning them knives behind, just clean that old spoon on the box, and lets come by I"
THE NOBLE SCIENCE.
TOMKINS AND HIS FRIEND (wHO HAVE BEEN THROWN OUt) CONGRATULATE THEMSELVES ON FALLING IN WITH THE SQUIRE'S SECOND HORSEMAN, WHO IS
SURE TO BRING THEM BY A LINE OF GATES TO THE HOUNDS AGAIN— AND SO HE DOES, ONLY— THE LAST OF THE GATES IS LOOKED, AND OVER WHICH HE
"HOPS LIKE A BIRD!"
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John LcccJi s Pictures of Life and Character.
THE VERY THING.
Dealer, "i think i know exactly the oss you want, sir-about fifteen-two-good shoulder, light head and neck-well ribbed up— tail
WELL SET ON. GOOD FLAT LEGS-PLENTY OF BONE "
Gent (delighted). "YA-as ■■
Dealer. "NO shy about him. a good goer, high couraged. but temperate— to carry his own head, nice mouth, and sweet temper— for
ABOUT FIVE-AND-TWENTY PUND!"
Gent (in ecstacy). "the very thing." (gent subsides.
Dealer. "Hahi then dont you wish you may get it?"
PLEASURES OF SPORT.
THE NEXT BEST THING TO KEEPING YOUR OWN HUNTERS, IS, TO HIRE "MADE HORSES," THAT THOROUGHLY KNOW THEIR BUSINESS.
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From the Collection of '' Mi\ Ptuich^' 1842 1864.
I'M' '
THE OLD GENTLEMAN HAS HAD A LONG MILE, AND TENDERS THE LEGAL FARE-SIXPENCE.
Cibby (with feigned surprise and delight), "what, all— THIS— at ouceii"
VERY ATTENTIVE.
Hard-riding Cornet (to Old Party, who is rather bothered by a Brook). "DONt move, sir: pray dont move and ill take you over with mei"
219
John LeecJis Pictttres of Life and Character.
NOTHING TO SPEAK OF!
Old Sent, "pray, My good man. what is the matter?"
Confused Individual!, "matter, siri qenlmn'S oss run away with a broom, siR! niver see anythink like it in all my born days! down he
COMES THE -ILL WITH THE SHARVES A-DANGLING ALL ABOUT HIS LEGS— KNOCKS A BUTCHER'S CART INTO A LINENDRAPERS SHOP— BANGS AGIN A CARRIDGE
AND PAIR, AND SMASHES THE PANEL ALL TO BITS— UPSETS A FEAYTON, AND IF HE 'ADNT A-RUN UP AGIN THIS HERE CAB AND DASHED IT RIGHT OVER,
AND STOPPED HISSELF. BLOWED IF I DONT THINK THERE'D A BIN SOME ACCIDENT <'
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THRILLING DOMESTIC IliCIDENT.
AFTERNOON TEA.
Muter Alfred, "dont, dabyi-youll spoil it. leave go, siri here, nurse i hes
SWALLOWING MY NEW WATCH I "
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Pu7tck^' 1842 — 1864.
THE FAIR TOXOPHILITES.
Constance, "oh, mamma i im so delighted! i have just made the best gold, and won the beautiful bracelet given by captain rifles."
Lucy (disappointed), "well, Constance, i think you had better not say much about it. you know it was a fluke i for you told me you
ALWAYS SHOT WITH YOUR EYES SHUT, AS YOU FEEL SO VERY NERVOUS I "
HINT TO GENTLEMEN RIDING HOME AFTER DINNER.
NEVER CARRY "PATENT VESUVIENNES," 2d. A BOX, IN YOUR COAT-TAIL POCKETI
221
John LeecJis Pictures of Life and Character.
MR. BRIGGS, HAVING BECOME AN ADEPT IN THE ART OF HORSE-TAMING, OPERATES UPON
A COLT HE HAS BRED HIMSELF, AND
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WITH COMPLETE SUCCESS!
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From the Collection of ''Mr. PtincJi" 1842— 1864.
AH UNINVITING PROSPECT.
^ FRENCH FRIEND PAYS HIS FIRST VISIT TO ENGLAND, AND IS SHOWN THE GREAT
METROPOLIS. HE IS PROFOUNDLY IMPRESSED BY OUR NOBLE REGENT STREET
THE DEMON OF THE STREET.
THE FRIGHTFUL FIGURE THAT NEARLY TERRIFIED OLD FOGEY AND HIS WIFE OUT OF
THEIR WITS— AND WHICH PROVED, AFTER ALL, TO BE ONLY AN ORDINARY MORTAL
CARRYING ROASTED CHESTNUTS I
FOXHUNTING IN A FOG.
Wild Huntsman (in the distance). "All right, jack! come along i can hear 'em in the next field i"
223
John LeecJi s Pictures of Life and Character.
IT'S THE EARLY BIRD THAT PICKS UP THE WORM.
PiSCatOr. "THERE, THOMAS. YOU NOW SEE THE ADVANTAGE OF EARLY RISING. I HAVE GOT THE VERY BEST PLACE ON THE WATER, AND I'LL BE BOUND
TO SAY THE PTHER SUBSCRIBERS ARE NOT OUT OF BED YET I"
F. M. PUNCH SYMPATHISES WITH THE POORf.'J ITALIAN ORGAN-GRINDER.
F. M. P. "THERE, MY MAN, ITS A PITY A GREAT HULKING FELLOW LIKE YOU SHOULD TURN A HANDLE TO MAKE SUCH A NASTY NOISE I HERE'S AN
INSTRUMENT FOR YOU I 00 AND PLAY UPON IT IN YOUR OWN COUNTRY I"
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From the Collection of ^^ Mi'. Ptinchl' 1842— 1864.
DELICATE TEST.
Elevated Party. "A never think a fl'eah's had x'mush wine s'iong as a
wiNDSUP-iSH wash ! ■• [Proceeds (o perform that operation with corkscrew.
A WAKE IN THE MINING DISTRICTS.
J'moimer Ann. "HAS thee fowghten, bill?"
Bill. •■NOOAH!"
J'moimer Ann. "then get thee fowghten. and coom wum. daddy got his'n
DONE BY POWER O'CLOCK !■■
THE COMING COLLISION.
A BAD TIME FOR JOHN THOMAS.
Rude Boy. "i say, jack, aint he a fine un?— dye think hes real, or only stuffed?"
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REMARKABLE CASE OF TABLE-TALKING.
Table (loquitur), "dont you believe him, mum-im not mahogany, but im veneered and second-hand."
[Tabia dances about on its legs for a considerable time, and vanishes in a blue flame.
THE FOUR-IN-HAND MANIA.
'Hearse Drher (to Swell, who has just sLtited a Team), "beo pardon, sir. but
HEARINO AS YOU HAD STARTED FOUR 'OSSES. I THOUGHT YOU MIGHT WANT A YOUNO
MAN AS COULD DRINO YOUR COACH UP TO THE DOOR A3 IT 'AD OUOHT TO BE l"
TOUCHING.
Friend. " — and what become of her?"
Buss Driver (with emotion), "well, -she was took away from me-and got in
BAD hands. YER SEE-AND SOON WENT ALL TO PIECES.- DEAR I DEAR l-SHE WOS WER
BEAUTIFUL l-SUCH A SHAPE 1 AND SUCH A LOVELY COLOUR I (Sighing.) HAH 1 I SHA
NEVER, NEVER, SEE-SUCH-ANOTHER -BUSS AGIN I"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Ptiiichl' 1842 — 1864.
S\X OF ONE AND HALF-A-DOZEN OF THE OTHER.
Miss Matilda to Miss Priscilla. "well, i'm surei-the creature neednt sit there in that disgusting manner!
AN EQUESTRIAN DIFFICULTY.
Mr. Sprat, "dont you think, my love, that the groom, who understands these things, had better put you uP7"
Mrs. Sprat rmth indignation J. "the groom, mr. s. i the groom put me upi no. smi put me up yourself, a pretty husband YOU A^ei GROOM.
indeed I"
227
John Leech\s Pictures of Life and Character.
THE RACE FOR A BATHING MACHINE.
ALICE FIRST, CLARA SECOND, MISS TODDLES A BAD THIRD; AND THE REST NOWHERE!
RIVER FROLICS.
WHAT CAPITAL FU,Ni IT IS SETTING TRIMMERS FOR JACK, AND ROWINO AFTER THEM UNDER A BURNING SUN !-BUT WHY DOES NOT TOM
HAUL UP THE ANCHOR 7
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From the Collection of ^' Mr. Punch" 1842 — 1864.
THE WILL AND THE WAY.
MRS. POTTLES SEES NO REASON WHY SHE SHOULDN'T GO OUT ON THE ROOF OF
HER HOUSE TO SEE THE FIREWORKS.
PREJUDICE.
BOV. "OH I LOOK 'EHE, BILLl 'ERE'S A BLOATED HARISTOCRAT. THERE'S NO ONE
LOOKING. LETS PUNCH HIS 'ED l"
THE COMET.
Master Tom. "i say, gran'ma, this is a bad job about the comet i
Gran'ma. "good gracious i whats the matter?"
Master Tom. ..why, here's a letter in the paper s^ys.-' The particles of the tail, it thrown out from the head
having only, as before, the same rate of orbital motion as the head, and having larger and larger orbits to describe, the
further they are removed from the head, will necessarily fall further and further behind as they recede from the comet,
and thus form a curve independently of a resisting medium;' and that, 'the panic-allaying doctrine of the tenuity of
cometia nuclei cannot be maintained from the mere fact of their translucency .'"
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John Lcccli\s Piclurcs of Life and Character.
VIVE LE SPORT!
English Friend do Foreigner of distinction), "the fox has broke, and GOfiE AWAY!"
Foreigner cf distinction (wito lias been galloping about the rides to his immense satisfaction). ■■AHAI he is broken, and COM AVAY' what a pityi zen
1 SUPPOSE IT IS ALL OVARE AND WE MUST CO HOME I'
TAKING FIRST PLACE.
Boy from School. •■ gate nailed, old boy i never mind i i'll make a cap for YOU i "
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Piinchl' 1842— 1864.
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CANDID.
Cook. "FINE DAY. MR. CHALKS!"
Mr. Chalks, "yes, cookey, its a very fine day i but if we havent some
RAIN SOON, I DON'T KNOW WHAT WE SHALL DO FOR MILK!"
FORTUNATE FELLOWS.
Stalwart Briton, "i tell yer what, billi we ought to be very thankful
WE'RE englishmen, FOR WHETHER IT'S THE CLIMATE, OR WHETHER IT'S THEIR HABITS,
JUST SEE HOW THOSE AMERICANS ARE DEGENERATING!"
NOT A PERSONAL ALLUSION.
Stout Gent, "deari deari so he has formed an attachment that you dont approve on ami well,
THERE'S ALWAYS SOMETHING. DEPEND UPON IT, MA'AM, THERE'S A SKELETON SOMEWHERE IN EVERY HOUSCI"
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John Lceclis Pictures of Life and Character
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RETURNING FROM THE DERBY.
"AT LENGTH HE PRESENTED HIMSELF GUT IN SUCH A STATE THAT WE WERE OBLIGED TO TIE HIM ON THE BOX, AND I HAD TO RIDE HOME."-
Exliact from Letter to particular Friend.
AT EPSOM.
£Kiled Gentleman. "Thevre offi— theyre offj"
Quiet Lady, "are thev, dear? won't you have some pie?"
AN ABSENTEE.
"WHY ARE YOU ON THE CROSSING. JAMES? IS YOUR
FATHER ILL?"
"NO. HES DROVE MOTHER DOWN TO HASOOT."
F7^oin the Collection of ''Mr. Punch'.' 1842— 1864.
&Elf-EXAM\HAJ\ON.
Purtu (slightly inHuenced), "Queshion ish' am i fit to go intodrawingroom?
LETSH SHEE!-I CAN SHAY GLORIUSH CONSHYSHUSN l-HAVE SEEN BRISH INSHYCHUSION
—ALL THAT SORTOTHING— THATLEOO-HERE GOSH ! '
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THE MOUSTACHE MOVEMENT.
Old Mr. What's-his-name. " egad, i dont wonder at moustaches coming into
FASHION, FOR— EH ! WHAT! BY JOVE IT DOES IMPROVE ONES APPEARANCE!'
DEER-STALKING MADE EASY. A HINT TO LUSTY SPORTSMEN.
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A FACT FROM THE NURSERY.
Nurie. "MY GOODNESS GRACIOUS, MISS CHARLOTTE. YOU MUSTN'T PLAY WITH THOSE SCISSORS!"
Miss Charlotte, "im not playing with em, nurse dear— im cutting 'ittle brudder's nailsi"
RETIREMENT.
GRAND CHARGE OF PERAMBULATORS, AND DEFEAT OF THE SWELLS.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. P tench',' 1842— 1864.
/I SUBURBAN DELIGHT.
Dark Party (with a ticl^et-of-leave. of course). ■' ax yer pardon, sir !-but if you was a-go!NG down this dark lane, praps youo allow me and
THIS here young man TO GO ALONG WITH YER— COS YER SEE THERE AINT NO PERLICE ABOUT— AND WE'RE SO PRECIOUS FEARED O' BEIN' GAROTTEDI"
TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING.
AS, FOR EXAMPLE, WHEN YOU GET THE ASPARAGUS SHOT OVER YOUR FAVOURITE DRESS
COAT WITH THE SILK FACINGS.
GOING TO THE BALL — THE
FINISHING TOUCH.
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A DISTRESSED AGRICULTURIST.
Landlord. "Well, mr. springwheat, according to the papers, there seems to be a probability of a cessation of hostilities."
Tenjnt (who strongly approves of War prices). "Goodness gracious; why, you dont mean to say that there's any DANGER OF PEACE I'
SOMETHING LIKE A HORSE-TAMER.
Stout Pr.rly (who weishs about ten sacks of Hour and a cartload of bricks), -really, now, and so you have been initiated, and its all r:G;.t, eh?
WELL, I CERTAINLY MUiT TAKE SOME LESSONS, A;:D UEOOME A HORS^I-TAMER MYSELF 1"
From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842 — 1864.
SPACIOUS ACCOMMODATION.
•■THE WERRY FIRST THING AS EVER I DOES WHEN I GOES TO THE
CHRISTIAL PALIS, IS GIT A CHEER!"
EASIER SAID THAN DONE.
Master of the House. "OH, fred, my boy— when dinner is ready, you take mrs,
FURBELOW downstairs I"
A DOUBLE GAME.
great chess match (upon the MORPHY system) BETWEEN MR. AND MRS, CASTLETOP AGAI'I3T THIiD DAUGHTER CLANOHI
AND HER INTENDED, YOUNG CHARLEY ROOKTON.
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A CAVALIER.
Adolphus. "NOW, GIRLS!— IF YOU'RE GAME FOR A RIDE ON THE SANDS— I'M YOUR MAN."
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tV£r DA1 AT THE SEA-SIDE.
PARTY IN THE TABLEAU THINKS. THAT PERHAPS TTROPPING HIS RAZORS
MIGHT AMUSE HIM,
SCIENCE STUDENTS.
so FOND OF ASTRONOMY, THAT THEY ARE ALWAYS ON THE BALCONY.
FOR THE COMET !
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A SPECIMLN OF PLUCK.
XuilkS. "HOLD H/.RO, MASTER OEOROE. ITS TOO WiDE, AND UNCOMMCM DEEP I
W«s'3r 6ei"Jc ALL right, kugoles i V'E can UOTH SW(M I
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Piiiuhl' 1842— 1864.
/I fACJ.
Shortsighted Offiiec. ■■ sergeant i get that mans hair cut immediately i
MATTER OF OPINION.
Miss Matilda^ 'GO on, fidoi-theres one great drawback to these hats-they make one look like everybody else/ ahem I)
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OUR LITTLE FRIEND TOM NODDY DETERMINES TO HAVE A DAY'S HUNTING IN A FRESH COUNTRY.
J. N (loq.). "WELL NOW, OLD FELLOW, WHAT SORT O' COUNTRY IS IT WHERE WE ARE GOING TO-MORROW?"
HtS FnenO. "OH, beautiful !— very easy, biggish BULLFINCHERS with a ditch on one side timber of course, such as POSTS AND RAILS, AND
THAT SORT OF THING; AND IF WE 00 TO MUDBURY, NOTHING BUT RAZOR-BACKED BANKS AND-WATER !"
THE SWIMMERS.
A MODERN ANTIQUE.
Oeorgina "Now, clara, thats not fair-you
KNOW YOU HAVE ONE FOOT ON THE ClOUND "
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From the Collection of ^^ Mr. Piiiich]' 1842— 1864.
FRENCH AS IT IS SPOKEN.
Sce/tc: /'(ins, a Tabic iC HiUe.—OU Lady at Breakfast. — T/u- Ganon has /wii oriUred to bring some fruit to OU Lady.
Garfon. "VOila. Madame ! ■■ Old Lady (who, tn her Daughter's absence, will let off her French). "OH! tres byang, tres byang, garcon ; bongi
MARECEY, MARECEY, MAIS— THESE ARE CURRANTS— BYANG NAMPORT! GET EGAL— ONLY— JE N'AIME PAS SO WELL AS GOOSEBERRIES, YOU KNOW l''
[Instructive rather!
A GOOD CATCH.
FLY-FISHING. A NICE RIPPLE ON THE WATER.— AIOK' FOU A BIO ONE)
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John Lc'L'c/fs Piclui-cs of Life unci C/ia i-acfcr.
FELLOW FEELING.
Cahhy "NOT GOT NO MONET?-NEVEn MIND, SIR, -JUMP IN! I CANT STAND SUCH AN OSSEY-LOOKINQ GENT AS YOU TO GO ABOUT A-WALKING 1
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Country Friood (to Unaon Fncnd */,o „ dressed mthin ,„ mch of h,s l,r,j. "there, my boy-come and see this lovely Pia and then wel
00 AND LOOK AT THE REST OF THE STOCK ■
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From the Collection of ''Mr. PtDichl' 1842 — 1864.
DELICATE WAY OF PUTTING IT.
Tailor (msasuring). -trifle wider round the chest, sir. than you was'
TABLE-TURNING EXPERIMENT AT GREENWICH.
'■there, old FELLA! HOPE YOU'RE SATISFIED IT GOES ROUND NOW."
"OH YESH! THERE'S NO MISTAKE!"
/ COOL REQUEST.
Boy. "I SAY, Sir— HEAVE us up to have a look at TMEM PICTURSSl"
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THE RAREY ZEBRA PATTERN — A SWEET THING FOR THE SEASiOE,
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OFFENDED DIGNITY.
Small Boy r(o Bx-Cook, who has come about a place), "is there a footman kep?
WHY, O' COURSE THERE IS— I'M THE FOOTMAN!"
A HINT TO THE ENTERPRISING.
Boy. "HERE YOU ARE, SIR. BLACK YER BOOTS, AND TAKE YER LIKENESS, FOR
THE SMALL CHARGE OF THREEPENCE I "
THE ROYAL KNICKERBOCKER ARCHERS.
INVASION, INDEED I WHY, HERE IS A CORPS OF VOLUNTEERS, WHO HAVE NEVER EVEN BEEN THOUGHT OF-WHAT WITH TH- GLANC:S AND THE ABROWG
THEY WOULD SHOOT, AN BNEMY WOULD BE WORRIED TO DtATH IN NO TIME!
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Mistress, "not qoing to remain in a situation any longer! why. you foolish
IINGS, WHAT ARC YOU GOING TO DO, THEN?"
Eliza. "WHY, MAAM, YOU SEE OUR f 0«r(//V£- Tf i-tf « SAY THAT TWO YOUNG NOBLE-
tH IS A-GOING TO MARRY U3-G0 THERE'S NO CALL TO REMAIN IN NO SITUATIONS
5 MOIE!"
A MONSTROUS LIBERTY.
Flunkey. " hallo. William, what's the matter?"
Groom. " matter ?— WHY, i should like to know what next?-
WITHOUT SAYING NOTHUN TO ME. 'AS BIN AND LENT UY OSS TO A
DONE CUT OF MY AFTErNOON'S RIDE ! "
HERE'S MASTER,
FRIEND— AND I'M
SERVANTGALISM.-yo. XII.
Mistress, "i think, cook, we must part this day month."
Coo* (w asfon/s/immO "why. maam? i am sure i've let you have your own way in 'most
VERYTHINKI"
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THE SKELETON IN THE CUPBOARD.
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FRIENDLY SYMPATHY.
First Party (who is hard hit. and sentimental >. -this is the very spot whecc
I LAST SAW THE DARLING CREATURE. I ASSURE YOU. FRANK, SHE IS THE LOVELICST.
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL. THE— THE— TH— IN FACT — '
Second Party (who has heard the same thing for the last two hours ^ '■ hm ■ ha:
DESSAY • YES. I SAV. OLD FELLAH. HAVE A WEED!"
MEN OF TASTE.
AlphonSO. ' YOU find your MOOSTARCHEnS A GREAT COMFORT. DOI.'T YO
TOM " "
Tom. " WELL !— YES'— 3UT I'M AFRAID I MUST CUT EM. FOR ONE'S OBLIGED "
DRESS SO DEUCED EXPENSIVE TO MAKE EVERYTHING ACCORD!"
CAUTION TO GENTLEMEN WALKING TO EVENING PARTIES.
DONT FOHGET TO TAKE OFF YOUR GOLOSHES AND TURN DOWN VOUR TROUSERS OEFORC ENTCRINO
THE ROOM.
HUMILITY.
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A DAY AT THE CAMP.
Sentinel, 'who comes there?'
Sentinel, "advance, frieno:"
EbnOSUS. "FRIEND!"
EbrioSUS. "ADVANSH. COME, THATSH A GOOD UNI"
RUSTIC PLEASANTRY.
Gent, on Horseback. "GET out of the way, boy i-get out of the wayi-my horse dont like donkeys 1
Boy. "DOAN'T HE 7^ THEN WHY DOANT HE KICK THEE ORF 7 "
Jolui Leeches Pictures of Life and Character.
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iWt/CH 700 CURIOUS.
Officious Little Gent. " hollo. CA3Gy, that's the matter with your 'orse?"
Cabby, "well— thats just what i dont know, and i bred him, you re always wanting to be behind the scenes, ycu are: suppose you get
INSIDE AND SEE I"
THE PLEASURE OF LE SPORT.
Foreilner of Distinction (about to ofiargo an obstacle), "take notice, mes amisi zat i leave every sing to my vifei"
From the Collection of ''Mr. Pu/wli," 1842— 1864.
A JUDGE BY APPEARANCE.
Bathing Guide, "bless 'is art i i know d heo take to it kindly— by the werry looks on im!"
A VERY NATURAL MISTAKE.
Young Lady fwfto is in Hat and Coat of ilte Period), -can i have a machine now?
Batlting Woman, "not here, sir ■— gentlemen s cath no a little further downi'
253
John Lccclis Pictures of Life and Character.
A STURDY DEFENDER OF CHURCH AND STATE,
COMMON OBJECTS AT THE SEA-SIDE.
"CHI LOOK HERE, MA I I VE CAUGHT A FISH JUST LIKE THOSE TH KGAMIES IN MY BED AT
OUR LODGINGS'"
IRISH LAKE-FISHING.
Mr. Brims. "OUT THE COAT SEEMS VERY LEAKV. AND TO WANT MENDING A GOOD DEAL."
Boatman "WANT MENOIN' is it? oh, NIVER FEAHI SHURE the DOAT'S well enough, if ye sit still. ANO OONT COFF or SNA2E. SHELL CARRY YE
PRETTY WELL I"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Pitnclil' 1842— 1864.
IAS,1 REFUGE OF A BANISHED SMOKER.
Fir&t Juvenile Swell "jump in, old fellah*'
Second Ditto, -where are you going '•
First Ditto "OH! NOWHERE! IVE ONLY HIRED HIM TO HAVE SOMEWHERE TO SMOKE!
NOT VERY LIKELY.
THE PARTY WHO HAS A CERTAINTY" FOR THE EMPERORS PLATE.
N-B. SEND EIGHTEEN POSTAGE STAMPS'
AN EAST WIND JOKE.
Brown. "AH, tomkins i here's a merry spring to you!"
Tomkins. -the same to you, brown, and many of them, if you come to thaT!
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CENSORS.
Master Sparrow -look there, tom • young fred is asleep''
Master Sprat. "vEii poor little beggar i what a shame it is to keep such a mere child as that up so late i
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NOTHING LIKE HORSE EXERCISE.
•NOW. AUNT I TOUCH HIM WITH YOU" LEFT HtEL. AND LET'S HAVE A TROT I
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From the Collcclioii of ''Mr. Piinchl' 1842 — 1864.
A NEW INDUSTRY.
"WHY, JACK! WHATS THE MATTER 7 YOU LOOK DEUCED QUEER!"
"YA-AS! YOU SEE. I'VE GONE INTO BUSINESS. I BUY CLAY PIPES AT A PENNY A-
PIECE. AND SMOKE 'EM TILL THEY ARE BLACK. AND THEN SELL 'EM FOR A GUINEA :
BUT ITS PRECIOUS HARD WORK, I CAN TELL YOU."
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First Coster, "why, jack i what's all that?"
Second Do. "well, i cant say! unless its fihewouks ! "
A REAL SOLDIER.
Friend. "MY good Alfred! what the deuce are you about?"
Alfred (in tt>e Fusilier Guards). "WHY. you see. old fellow, we are to have a corps of scotch
AGPIPERS attached TO THE REGIMENT, — SO I'M TRYING TO ACCOMMODATE MYSELF TO CIRCUMSTANCES.
ND GET ACCUSTOMED TO THE NOISE. "
FANCY GOES A GREAT WAY.
■OH, HE'S AN 'ANSUM DOG. BUT HE AINT HALF SO 'ANSUM AS HIS
BROTHER WERE!"
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fA\H DISPUTANTS.
AN ELEGANT ROW ABOUT A MACHINE,
BRUTAL LEVITY.
Jones (who is naturally proud of his first-born i. "A little darling, aint he9'
Bachelor Friend. ■■ h'm, ha! i see— young gorilla; is he real or stuffed?'
INDOLENCE.
Old Mr. DillbS. "WHV, OEOROEl YOU NEVER RIDE HERE IN THE AFTERNOON-HOWS THAT?"
Yvuiti Swotlinelon. "no-o-o. it looks as if one had some occupation, you know, and couldnt wide of a HORNING. I always wide before
BHEAXFA3T, BETWEEN ELEVEN AND ONE I "
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Puiichl' 1842—1864.
THE CENSUS.
Head of the Family (filling up the paper), "well, miss primrose, as a visitor, i must put your age in! What shall we say?"
Miss P. "OH, IT'S best to BE STRAIGHTFORWARD. THE SAME AS DEAR FLORA— TWENTY LAST BIRTHDAY 1"
A SUBJECT FOR SYMPATHY.
3ISTRESSING POSITION OF CHARLES, WHO DOES NOT FEEL WELL, AND WHO 13
KEENLY ALIVE TO THZ FACT THAT AMY IS LOOKING AT HIM THROUGH
HER OPERA-GLASS.
LITTLE DUCKS.
Secrgy. -there now. clara-i call it very peevish of you. you promised
ME, IF I LET YOU GO IN FIRST. THAT YOU WOULDN'T BE LONG, AND I DECLARE
YOU HAVE BEEN EXACTLY AN HOUR AND TWENTY MINUTES." [PoutS.
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SOLICITUDE.
Wife, "NOW PROMISE ME ONE THING, ADOLPHUS. YOU WON'T QO FLYING OVER ANY HEDGES OR FIVE-BARRED GATES?"
/1/V UNCONSCIOUS VICTIM.
FEARFUL PRACTICAL JOKE PLAYED WITH A CHILD'S OALLOON UPON A SV/ELL.
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From tJie Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842 — 1864.
A HORRID BOY.
Frank. "OH, i say, emilyi aint the sea-side jolly?"
Bmily (who is reading Tlie Corsair to Kate). "' do not know, frank, what you mean by jolly.-it is very beautiful!— it is very lovely!"
Frank. "HAH! and don't it make you always ready for your grub, neither?- lExit Young Ladies, very properly disgusted.
VERY ARTFUL CONTRIVANCE.
Clara, "why, dear me: what do you wear your hat in the water for?"
Mrs Walrus "OH, i always wear it when i bathe, for then, you see, dear, no one can
recognise me from the EEACH 1 "
AT THE PLAY.
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John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character.
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IN A HURRY.
Boy. "NOW THEN. SIRI-THE MORE YOU LOOK THE LESS YOU'LL LOIKE IT !-GET OVER, OR ELSE LET US COME I '•
ANGLING DELIGHTS.
ON ARRlVINO AT THE BEST PART OF YOUR FISHINO, YOU ARE OF COURSE CHARMED TO FIND THAT OLD MUFFINS AND HIS LITTLE COY HAVZ DEEN WHIPPIMG
THE STREAM ALL THE AFTERNOON.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842— 1864.
THE BEARD MOVEMENT.
Young Snobley (a regular Lady-killer), "how the gibus do stare at one's beard i
I SUPPOSE THEY THINK I'M A HORFICER JUST COME FROM THE CRIMEAR I "
CONSOLATION.
Young Snobley. "ah. jimi noble birth must be a great advantage to a oove!"
Jim (one of Natures nol)ilityj. "hmi P'raps.'— but egad! personal beauty
AIN'T A bad SUBSTITUTE!"
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GOING TO THE PARK.
AN UNDESIGNED COINCIDENCE.
TOMKINS RETIRES TO A SECLUDED VILLAGE, THAT HE MAY GROW HIS MOUSTACHES, AND SO CUT OUT
HIS ODIOUS RIVAL, JONES. JONES, IT SO HAPPENS, HAS COME TO THE SAME PLACE WITH THE SAME
OBJECT. — FRIGHTFUL MEETING!
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A LITTLE SHOOTING IN IRELAND.
"NO HIT AGAIN, I'M AFRAID, TIM!
"O, NIVER MIND, YER 'ONOR I SURE, YE DO IT VERY NIST. THERE'S SOME JINTLEMEN NOW COMES. AND THEY BLAZE AWAY, AND THEY WOWNDES THE
POOR BIRRDS IN THE LIGS AND THE WINGS, AND SUCH LIKE; BUT YER ONOR' O, YE FIRES, AND FIRES, AND ALWAYS MISSES 'EM CLAHE AND CL£HR I "
LITTLE DINNER AT GREENWICH.
fish Sitetl. ••HERE. WAITAWI-AHE THE WHITEMEN PRETTY GOOD?"
AFTER THE BATH.
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POETRY AND PROSE.
Blanche. "OH. is there not. dear emily, something delicious about spring?
—WE SHALL SOON HAVE ALL THE DEAR LITTLE BIRDS SINGING. AND THE BANKS AND
THE GREEN FIELDS COVERED WITH BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS!"
Emily. "OH. YESI-AND WITH IT WILL COME ALL THE NEW BONNET SHAPES FROM
PARIS, AND THE LOVELY NEW PATTERNS FOR MORNING DRESSES ! "
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A HAPPY NOTION.
Johnny. "OH. i say, granma i spose you pretend being a little pony, and
1 RIDE about on your BACK ROUND THE SQUARE T'—f/V.S. Granma feels the heat a
good dealj
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CRICKET.— CAPITAL PRACTICE FOR THE ROUND BOWLING OF THE PERIOD.
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QUITE A NEW SENSATION
5.ve// (on top of Omnibus), "look here, gus, my boy! such a capital i-deaw i i ride up and down from
BAYSWATER TO THE WHITE CHAPEL AND EAT PERIWINKLES WITH A PIN!"
SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
M.F.H. PUNCH TAKES COMMAND OF HIS FIELD IN DEFENCE OF HIS COUNTRY.
• Master of Fox Hounds.
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A CAREFUL RIDER.
"A STILE. EH 7 AHEM I THAT'S A SORT OF THING THAT REQUIRES A GOOD DEAL OF JUDGMENT."
AT ALDERSHOT-A RATHER DIFFICULT MANCEUVRE.
CLARA AND HARRIET. AND THE TWO NICE GIRLS WHO ARE STAYING WITH THEM, LED BY MAMMA. GET INTO COUSIN HERBERTS HUT AND HAVE LUNCH.
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THE CURRENCY QUESTION; OR, THE STOCK EXCHANGE OUT FOR THE DAY.
Jonas. "I SAY. BROWN. THINGS ARE DEUCED BAD IN THE CITY."
Brown, "then im deuced glad i'm at epsomi"
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HISTORY. —THE ANCIENT BRITONS.
im.!f (reads) 'in the summer they were naked, and instead of clothes they
"UT PAINT UPON THEIR BODIES. THEY WERE FOND OF A FINE BLUE COLOUR, WHICH
fHEY MADE OF A PLANT CALLED WOAO. WHICH THEY FOUND IN THEIR WOODS. THEY
SQUEEZED OUT THE JUICE OF THE WOAO, AND THEN STAINED THEMSELVES ALL OVER
*ITH IT. SO THAT IN SUMMER THEY LOOKED AS IF THEY WERE DRESSED IN TIGHT BLUE
=LOTHES." Arthur, "and did they walk in the PARK AND GO TO CHURCH SO 7"
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A REAL TREASURE.
Paterfamilias (suddenly arrived in Town), "good gracious, Mrs. wilkins, why D!Dnt
YOU forward these letters? THEY ARE OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE."
Mrs. Wilkins (the Treasure). "LOR, SIR! i should never think o' forwarding sich
THINGS AS THEM. WHY, I SEE THEY WAS ONLY BUSINESS LETTERS FROM THE HORFICE,
OR SOMETHINK O' THATI"
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John LcccJi s Pictures of Life and Character.
THE LESSON.
Disgusted Instructor of Plungers, "there you go again i sticking out your toes like a hinfahtry hadjutanT!
THE DARLINGS COME OUT TO SEE THE 3STH OTHERSEX VOLUNTEERS DRILLED.
Sergoant (appoalingly). -now then, gentlemen, onoe more, eyes front, -and pray, gsntleme:n-pray dont stake about rou as if rou
WERE IK CHURCH I "
Front the Collection of ''Mr. PuncK 1842— 1864.
A WORD TO THE WISE.
Discerning Cliild (who /las lieard some remarks made by Papa). "ARE you cur new
NURSE 7"
Nurse, "ves. dear!"
Child. "WELL, THEN, I'M ONE OF THOSE BOVS WHO CAN ONLY BE MANAGED WITH
KINDNESS— SO YOU HAD BETTER GET SOME SPONGE-CAKES AND ORANGES AT ONCE 1 "
A POSER.
Precocious Pupil. "Please, miss jones, what is the meaning of suburbs?"
Governess (who is extensively Crinolined), "the outskirts of a place, my dear."
Pupil (seiiini Miss J. by the dress), -then, miss jones, are these rouR suburbs?"
DINING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
John LcccJi s Pictures of Life and Character.
EMPHATIC.
Boy (to Nurs^i. "what did you say 'made her ill'?"
Nurse, "'ark at you, halfredi i diont say, 'made er hill'i i said, 'she lived at maida 'ILLM"
CRUEL.
young Swell (loq). "l SAY, THOMPSON, 00 YOU THINK I SHALL EVER HAVE ANY WHISKERS?"
Thompson (after careful examination), "well, sir, i really don't think as you ever will-leastways not to speak ofi"
Young Smell, "thats rather hard, for my pap-i mean oovernor-has plenty i"
Thompson (facethualy). "Yes, sir,-uut praps you take ArrER your ma i ■' (7-0(3/ collapse of Y.S.
From the Collection of ''Mr. PilucJiI' 1842 — 1864.
Sf/4-F/Stf/WG.
Boafman. "dont yer feel anythink yet, sir? praps youd better try another worm/'
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PROFESSIONAL.
Mrs. Tongs, "lor. adolphus i how beautiful those beans smell i"
AiolphilS (probably in t/,J hlir-oMng hns). "THEY do, INDEED, MY UOVfi I THEY REMIND ONE OF THE MOST DELICIOUS 'AlB OILl"
John LcccJi s Pictures of Life and Character.
ONE NIGHT FROM HOME.
Wife (to Unreasonable Monster), "irs of no use, oEORGf, your saying, 'Hang it, maria;' i must have some place to put my thingsi"
THE VOLUNTEER REVIEW.
PolKcmtn (^ho, w, ar, bound to say, Is cxtremel, Ml), -white ticket. ma'Am, letter H7-yES, ma'Am. quite rioht. over the HUROLEe,
IP VOU PLC.ASK 1 ■•
From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842— 1864.
A SKETCH IN ST. JAMES'S STREET.
Odious Juvenile, "oh, look ye 'Ere, bill, 'ere'S a volunteer corpse for yeri"
MAKING THE BEST OF IT.
Irate Proctor, "sir. i sent you back to your college only five minutes aqo, to
INVEST YOURSELF IN YOUR ACADEMICAL COSTUME ! "
Fast Freshman (with alfability). "yesi and here we are againi isnt it odd?"
A FACETIOUS INFERENCE.
Sarcastic Peeler, "going to 'ave a new 'orse, then, cabby?" Cabby, "new 'OSSi ow dye mean?"
Sarcastic Peeler, "why, youve got the framev.'ORK together already i"
John LeecJi s Pictures of Life and Character.
UNEXPECTED BLISS.
Swell (dressing). •' hurrah !i by jove, theres a button at the back of
MY shirt !!!■•
TOO CLEVER BY HALF!
First Boy. "Are you in a hurry with that letter, bill?"
Se:ond Ditto, "yes. its to be delivered immediately, and im to wait."
First Boy. "WELL! wait here, and have a game at pitch and toss, and
deliver it immediately afterwards."
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THE CROSSING-SWEEPER NUISANCE.
From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl^ 1842— 1864.
A SERIOUS DRAWBACK.
Hideous Old Lid) of Fanhion (with Plain Daughter). "CHArmino ball at sir charless last nighti everybocy there— good rooms, not over-
crowded—capital SUPPER 1 dearest BARBARA ENJOYED HERSELF PRODIGIOUSLY! I DONT SEE, HOWEVER, HOW 1 CAN WELL AVOID ASKING HIS SISTER
AND NIECE TO UY BALL, NEXT WEEK, HE IS SO FOND OF THEM ; AND YET YOU KNOW THAT THEY ARE PEOPLE WHO DO NOT GO OUT NEARLY AS MUCH AS
WE DO, AND ARE NOT AT ALL IN OUR POSITION IN SOCIETY I "
A TU QUOQUE.
Sunday. School Teacher. "OH, johnny, i'm shocked to see you playing with your top. you should leave
YOUR TOYS AT HOME ON A SUNDAY!"
Johnny (quick, but impudent), "then why do you come out with your hoop?"
LADY AUDLEY'S SECRET.
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John LeecJi s Pictures of Life and Character.
A HOPEFUL PROSPECT.
Clara, "what does tommy think? why. tommy has just got a new little brother!"
Tommy, "have i, though 7 how jolly !— there'll be somebody now to wear my old
CLOTHES I "
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Lady, "then i suppose you consider yourself perfectly competent to hear the children their lessons, should they stay away from
school any day 7"
Candidate for Situation. "Hoh. yes, memi the family i wIre with, said i hadnt ouqhter be anythink but a nussery guvnessi"
From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl^ 1842— i 86a.
A FINANCIAL DIFFICULTY.
Swell (who has received Four Penn'orth of Coppers in Change). "herE! by jove, you
<NOW LOOK HERE! HIT WHAT THE DEUCE I -I SAY— WHAT AM I TO DO WITH THESE
HA'PENCE, YOU KNOW 7 "
BEWARE OF ARTILLERY WHISKERS!
THIS IS THE CRITICAL POSITION OF LOUISA AND CAPTAIN CHARLEY BANG— HIS
WHISKER CAUGHT IN HER EARRING, AND PAPA KNOCKING AT THE DOOR I
SELF-IMPORTANCE.
Sma// Cousin, "do you know, Alice, it just occurs to me that the guard
THINKS WE ARE A RUNAWAY COUPLE I"
■^ . IN SEARCH OF A VICTIM.
filtred. "OH, IF YOU please, uncle, we want to play at being WILLIAM TELL;
WILL YOU BE SO KINO AS TO STAND WITH THE APPLE ON YOUR HEAD ?"
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John Lee c lis Pictures 0/ Life and Character.
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A DIFFERENCE IN OPINION.
Old Lady "AH thin, bad luck to ye. grigoryi where's your
£0/. "ISNT IT VERY NAUGHTY OF PAPA TO TELL STORIES?" MANNERS? ONE WOULD THINK YE WAS IN A GINTLEMAN'S HOUSE,
Mamma, "weli. d-ar. it would be— but what do you mean?" standin' before the fire with yer ooat-tails up, and ladies
£■0/. "WHY, PAPA SAYS, THAT TOFFEE IS NASTY TRASH-AND ITS SO VERY DELICIOUS, YOU KNOWI" PRESENT, TOO ! "
LATE FROM THE SCHOOL-ROOM.
Minnio. " 1 AM READING SUCH A PRETTY TALE "
Governess, "you must say narrative, minnie— not tale i"
Minnie, -yes, maam; and do just look at muff, how hes wagOinO his nahhaTiVEI"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. PuiiclC 1842— 1864.
POSITIVE FACT, OF COURSE.
A MESSAGE COMES OFF ON MRS. BLUEBAO'S LINEN, WHICH SHE IS HANGING, AS USUAL, ON THE TELEGRAPH WIRES.
A DELICATE HINT.
Sentimental Young Lady (to Friend). "OH, isnt it a pretty sight to see the poor horse drink i"
Orirer (canndentialli and insinuatingli). -sure, thin, it would be a dale prettier sight, miss, to see he drink?
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THE DRAWING ROOM.
{A slo/tpagc of a fciu minutes is supposed to take place.)
Dreadful Soy (on Lamp Post). -OHi my eye, billi 'ere's a rose-bud i"
A CAUTION TO THE UNWARY.
THE READEH IS REQUESTED TO OBSERVE, THAT THE LOWER EXTREMITIES REPRESENTED ABOVE DO HOT BELONG TO THE FAIR DAMSEL ON THE PLANK, BUT
TO THE BOATMAN BEYOND, UPON WHOSE SHOULOER SHE IS LEANING —WE, HOWEVER, RECOMMEND FLORA TO BE MORE CAREFUL HOW SHE COMPOSES HERSELF
IME NEXT TIME SHE GETS OUT OF A BOAT-
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Ptincli" 1842— 1864.
THE DIGNITY OF AGE.
"SO. CHARLEY, 1 HEAR YOU HAVE BEEN TO A JUVENILE PARTY V
Precocious Boy. "well, i dont know what you call juvenile, there was no
ONE there under FIVE YEARS OLD I"
AN INJURED BROTHER.
Mamma, "deari dear i dear i— what a pity it is you cant
Small Boy. "well, mamma, we should agree, only shes
WON'T BE A PIG. AND LET ME DRIVE HER ABOUT BY THE LEG.'"
AGREEl"
SO UNKIND I— SHE
THOSE HORRID BOYS AGAIN!
Boy (to distinguished Volunteer.) "now, carting i clean yer boots, and let yer 'Ave a shot at me for a penny i"
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John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character.
GOING OUT OF TOWN.
Paterfamilias, "i was thinking, oarlino, that perhaps, as it is a very long journey, it would be better if i went first, and got everythinq
COMFORTABLE. YOU COULD THEN TRAVEL DOWN WITH NURSE AND THE CHILDREN AFTERWARDS."
[Mamma doesn't seem to see it, and Nurse and Mamma-in^Law think him a brute.
COMPLIMENTAHY TO PATERFAMILIAS.
Sliter Amy. "My dear rose i what are you doing?— mamma will be very angry i"
»OS0 •■WHY, WALTER WANTS TO DE LIKE PAPA. SO I'M JUST THINNING HIS HAIR AT THE TOP I "
YES, ON SOME PEOPLE.
THE DEAR LITTLE SPANISH HAT. OH. SO CHARMING.
AND SO MUCH MORE SENSIBLE THAN A HORRID
BONNET
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From fJie Collection of ''Mr. Pnnchl' 1842— 1864.
UNMINDFUL OF DIGNITARIES.
0/fic/ous Proctor. "SiRi!— pray, are you a member of this university?"
Military Swell, "no, im not, old fellow.— are you?"
AN UNEXPECTED "CHANGE."
Railway Clerk, "have you got twopence, sir?"
Swell. "DEAW, no I NEVAW HAD TWOPENCE IN MY LIFE!"
Clerk "THEN I MUST GIVE YOU TENPENCE IN COPPER, SIR!"
[Swell IS immensely delighted, of course.
A GORDIAN KNOT FOR ROBINSON.
Miss Selina Hardman. "would you oe so good, sir, as to give me a lead over'!
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A FACT.
Jeames. -if you please, ma am, here is masT£R carloi but i cant see miss floss nowheresi"
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WIND, S.W. FRESH.
TOMKINS, WHO PS NOT GRAND IN THE LEO DEPARTMENT, SAYS, "ITS A VERY DISAGREEABLE DAY." THE YOUNQ LADIES, HOWEVER, FOR OBVIOUS
REASONS, ENJOY IT AMAZINGLY.
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Fi'oin the Collection of ''Mr. Pinich^' 1842—1864.
OUR VOLUNTEERS.
Foreign Party, "MAIs. mosieu bool, i Ave all ways thought you vass great shopkeepare i"
Mr Bool. "SO I AM, MOSSOO— AND THESE ARE SOME OF THE BOYS WHO MIND THE SHOP •— COMPRENNY 7"
A COMFORTER.
Sympathetic Swell (devoted to the Noble Science), ■got a wretched cold; no, weally? thats a bad job, old fella.-might ha' been worse,
THOUGH — HORSE MIGHT HAVE HAD IT, YOU KNOW i "
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John LcccJis PicHircs of Lijc and Character.
TRAVELLERS' LUGGAGE.
Elderly Passenger, "going out fishing, i presume, young gentleman^'
Yot/ne DllO. "NO I it AIN'T fishing-rods- ITS SKY ROCKETS I'M TAKING DOWN FOR MY COUSIN'S
HAVE A WEED?"
POLITICAL PROSPECTS.
BIRTHDAY Ragged Capitalist io Ditto "the war cant last, sir ; France and austri/'
HAVENT THE MEANS ; THEY MUST COME TO US FOR MONEY BEFORE LONG."
WHAT'S TO BE DONE IN JULY?
WHAT'S TO BE DONE IN JULY 7 WHY. R.OE DOWN TO RICHMOND WITH MAMMA AND THE GIRLS, AND GIVE 'EM A LITTLE DINNER, TO GE SURE I
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Pinick," 1842— 1864.
MOST OFFENSIVE.
Railway Porter, "if you please, sir, was this your'n?"
FRIENDLY PRESCRIPTION.
Fiend in Human Sliape. " don't feel well! try a cigar !■■
THE ABUSE OF THE ASPIRATE.
CAPTAIN DE SMITH REMONSTRATES WITH MR. HOLMES, THE VET OF HIS REGIMENT,
FOR MAL-PRONUNCIATION OF THE WORD HORSE. TO HIM THE VET; "WELL, IF A
HUTCH, AND A HO, AND A HM, AND A HCSS, AND A HE. OONT SPELL 'ORSE, MY
NAME AIN'T 'ENERY 'OMES!"
"A CONSUMMATION DEVOUTLY TO BE WISHED."
Mrs. Colley Wobble. "H'm, so they are going to tax people who make their own
BEER, ARE THEY 7 THEN I DON'T BREW ANY MORE 1"
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John LeecJi s Pictures of Life and Character.
POLITE ATTENTION.
Lady "oh, nonsense, child— there must be some mistake!"
Soy. "NO. M. PLEASE, 'M. TWO YOUNG GENTS SAID IT LOOKED LIKE RAIN, AND I WAS TO FETCH YOU HOME IN THIS ERE CHEER 1
AWKWARD FOR PAPA.
Papa. "WELL, MY DEAR, DID YOU TELL MAMMA THAT MISS MYRTLE WAS WAITING TO SEE HER?"
Child. "YES, PA I"
Pap3. 'AND WHAT DID SHE SAY?"
Child. "SHE SAID, WHAT * BOTHCRI"
SUMMER VISITORS.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. PttncK 1842— 1864.
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7H£ DISTRICT TELEGRAPH.
INVALUABLE TO THE MAN OF BUSINESS.
First Partner (to Second ditto), "what an age we live ini talk of the introduc-
tion OF steam or of GAS! JUST LOOK AT THE FACILITIES AFFORDED US BY ELECTRICITY.
IT IS NOW SIX O'CLOCK AND WE ARE IN FLEET STREET, AND THIS MESSAGE WAS ONLY
SENT FROM OXFORD STREET YESTERDAY AFTERNOON AT THREE!"
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RELAXATION.
Siene^Smokwg Room. Country House. 2 '30 a.m.
Country Friend (to Johnson, wlio has had a long tramp of it in the ram after wild
birds). "WELL, GOOD NIGHT, OLD FELLOW! IF YOU WONT HAVE ANOTHER WEED. RE-
MEMBER l-CUB-HUNTING IN THE MORNING, HALF-PAST FIVE. DON'T BE LATE I "
OLD SCHOOL.
Mr. Grapes (helping himself to another glass of that fine old Madeira), "hah! we live in strange
TIMES— WHAT THE DOOCE CAN PEOPLE WANT WITH DRINKING FOUNTAINS!"
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John LeccJis Pictures of Life and Character.
DABBLING.
Master Jack Uo ver, refine,! Governess. >v/,o has suddenly appeared), •■oh, miss finnikin, do come ,n ; ,rs so awfully oollv!-
YAVi. UK. ISLOATeKSl',
HOW TO MAKE A WATERING-PLACE PLEASANT, PARTICULARLY TO INVALIDS.
TIME. 0 30 A.M. (/I Hint to tho Powers that be at Sandbatli.J
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From the Collection of ''Mr. P^inchl^ 1842— 1864.
/W IHE VOLUNTEERS.
Small Effective, "—and then, just look at the immense improvement in the personal
APPEARANCE OF OUR FELLOWS I"
OH I ISN'T IT DELIGHTFUL, GETTING YOUR BOOTS OFF AFTER A
THOROUGH WET DAYS HUNTING!
SEA-SIDE STUDIES.
Impertinent Cousin frearfs). "'The rocks along our Coast may be seen studded with these beautiful zoophiles. • ■ • » The skin is soft, and the tentacles are
of the finest violet, mingled often with pink, mauve, green, and yellow ; indeed the colours vary so much in different individuals, all alike beautiful, that it is
impossible to describe them rigidly. • ' • ^ During the ebb of the tide, these creatures may be contemplated on a fine day to great advantage, and few spectacles
are calculated to afford more pleasure to a lover of /Va(ure,'_ H'M i— here are two lovely specimens, fred i you take one, and i'll take the
OTHER I"
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John Lecclis Pictures of Life and Character.
CONSIDERATE ATTENTION.
Paterfmilias (who is atout ami a Volunteer also), ■■ohoi my new uniform-come home, i see!"
Family, ■yes, pa deari and weve tried it on the water-butt, and it looks so nicei-
PORTRAIT OF A CERTAIN STUDENT WHO IS READING SO HARD AT THE SEA-SIDE.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Piinchl' 1842— 1864.
7H£ LAS,! DAI Al THE SEA-SI DE.-PACKI NG UP.
Maid (to Paterfamilias J "please, sir. missus say your
AND THEY WANTS TO BE CORDED."
E TO COME IN. AND SIT ON THE BOXES; BECAUSE WE CANT GET 'EM TO.
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ELL! THE BOLDNESS OF SOME PEOPLE!"-A SKETCH ON THE BRIGHTON COAST.
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Old Parly (very naturally excited), '■why, confound you: you are wiping my plate with your
HANDKERCHIEF I"
Wider (blandly), "irs OF NO consequence, sir— its only a dirty onei"
THE LAST SWEET THING IN HATS.
A GROUND SWELL.
P.lrly (who doesn't SulTer). •■BRACiNQI AinT it, jack? l ALWAYS THINK THAT THE BEAUTY OF SAILINQ IS, YOU GET AIR AND MOTION WITHOUT
fatique. DON'T YOU THINK SO. EH 7" iCnxumstances over nhich he has no control prevent Jack from speaking his mind.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Pujick" 1842— 1864.
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AN EXPERIMENT ON A VILE BODY.
Medical Pupil (after dragging a patient round the surgery, succeeds in extracting a tooth), ■■comei
THAT'S NOT so BAD FOR A FIRST ATTEMPT!"
EXTRAVAGANCE.
"NOW, YOUNG UNS, CUT AWAY— BLOW THE EXPENSE 1"
SCENE IN A MODERN STUDIO.
JACK ARMSTRONG HAS PAINTED A MODERN SUBJECT. FROM REAL LIFE, AND PAINTED IT UNCOMMONLY WELL. — STRANGE TO SAY, HE HAS SOLD HIS PICTURE.
MESSRS. FEEBLE AND POTTER (yery high.art men, wlio can't get on witltout medieval costume, and alt the rest of it) think it a mistake.— curiously
ENOUGH, THEIR PICTURES ARE UNSOLD 1
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SOMETHING LIKE A DESCRIPTION.
Young Stickleback, -por-taw! have you seen a friend of mine waiting about he-aw?"
Porter. "FRIEND, SIR I what sort of gentleman was he?"
Young Stickleback, ■•hawi tall— military-looking man. with moustachers-something like mei"
GONE AWAY!
Oli Coacbman. "now, miss elleni miss ellen i you know what your pa said i you was to take the greatest care of joeyi
Mitt Ellon, "SO I WILL, RODERTI and THATS why I AM TAKINO HIM OFF THE NASTY HARD ROAD, POOR THING I"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. PuncK 1842— 1864.
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/V£W LEATHERS, TOO!
Jones (very particular man). "H'M! this comes of bringing down a bottle of hunting
VARNISH FOR A FRIEND'"
FANCY SKETCH.
THE PARTY WHO OBJECTS TO THE NEW RIDE IN KENSINGTON
GARDENS— AND WONT HE SPOUT AT THE VESTRY I
A PROPER PRECAUTION.
Mistress, ■■there, sir! THERE^S a bottle of EAU DE cologne for you, and DONT let me HAVE OCCASION TO COMPLAIN AGAIN !■■
Stirrups (the Party who looks after the Horse and Chaise), ■■yes. mum ; but be oi to drink it?
Mistress, ■■no, SIR; you will HAVE TO WAIT AT TABLE TO-NIGHT. AND YOU ARE TO SPRINKLE IT OVER YOUR BEST LIVERY, THAT YOU MAY NOT BRING
INTO THE HOUSE THAT DREADFUL EFFLUVIUM FROM THE STABLE THAT YOU HAVE HITHERTO DONE T^
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A PROBLEM FOR YOUNG LADIES.
GIVEN. THE ELEGANT REGINALD FIPPS. WHO USED TO WALTZ SO BEAUTIFULLY, PERFORMING THE ABOVE KINDLY AND MOST NEEDFUL OPERATION, AT THE
END OF A PIER. WHILE THE BAND IS PLAYING-WHAT RELATION IS HE TO THE DARLING OPERATED UPON 7
A COINCIDENCE.
AS THE POLISHINO DEQINS THe"" JOL^Y IT^l "'°'"'"'' °'"""'' "" "" "^ "^^ ''""'^ ^"^^ "^ ''"""'^ "^ ^ILL HAVE HIS BOOTS TOUCHED UP. JUST
JOLLY OURLS COME ROUND THE CORNER. •• DOOOED AWKWARD 1 WASN'T IT 9 ■■ AS LITTLE GRICLEY SAID.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch, ^ 1842 — 1864.
yOUHQ ENGLAND.
Henry, "i say, Charley, where do you dine to-night?" Charley. "Aw, dine with your brother!"
Henry. ■■ doose you do-worst wine i ever drunk in my lifei" Charley. "BY jove, then, you never dined with my governor!"
POOR LITTLE FELLOW!
Emily. "WANT SOMETHING TO AMUSE YOU! WHY. I HAVE GIVEN YOU BOOK AFTER BOOK. AND LENT
YOU MY PAINT-BOX. AND I'VE OFFERED TO TEACH YOU YOUR NOTES. WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT?"
Augustus. "OH, AH! I DONT CALL THAT AMUSEMENT. I WANT SOME FIGS! OR SOME GINGER-
BREAD NUTS ! OR A GOOD LOT OF TOFFEE ! ! THAT'S WHAT i CALL AMUSEMENT "
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HELD IN CHECK.
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John LcccJfs Pictures of Life and Character.
ONE OF THE RIGHT SORT.
Orandmammn "what can you want. Arthur, to oo back to school so particularly on monday for? i thought you were going to stay
WITH us TILL TH; END OF THE WEEK I "
Arthur. "WHY. you see. gran ma — we are going to elect officers for our rifle corps on MONDAY, and I DON'T LIKE TO BE OUT OF IT I"
A TERRIBLE THREAT.
Master Jack, -now them, charlotte, are you coinq to lend me your paint box?"
Ch.irtalto. "HO. SIR. YOU know what a mess you made of it last time I"
nailer Jack, "very well, then ill put my guinea pig on your necki"
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ON THE WAY TO THE PARK.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Pitnchl' 1842— 1864.
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f/ffST" DA'< OF THE SEASON.
Aunt Sally (t/ho is very particular), "well, dear, did you have a nice ride?"
Diana fiv/io is particular too, but Jolly). "OH! delicious, aunty ; and do you know, we fell in with the hounds— found a fox at merrys gorse,
RUN him without A CHECK FOR TWENTY MINUTES UP TO FRIARS PLANTATION —BOTHERED US A LITTLE THERE. BUT WE HIT HIM OFF AGAIN, AND AWAY WE
WENT A3 HARD AS WE COULD SPLIT, OVER SIMMONS' ENCLOSURES— INTO BROADFIELD PARK— RIGHT THROUGH OLD LADY GOLLOP'S GARDEN— YOU NEVER SAW
SUCH A SIGHT — DIDN'T STOP THERE, BUT STEAMED AWAY DOWN FRESHWATER VALE, AND KILLED HIM IN THE OPEN, CLOSE TO DOLLMANS HEATH— AN HOUR
AND TEN MINUTES BY MY LITTLE WATCH, AND CHARLEY BANGCROFT SAYS 1 WENT LIKE A BIRD, AND I'VE ASKED HIM IN TO LUNCH, AND I DON'T KNOW
WHAT'S BECOME OF POLES AND THE COACH-HORSE I "
CAPILLARY ATTRACTIONS.
Miss Stout. "THE WORST OF LETTINO ONE'S BACK HAIR DOWN IS, THAT IT MAKES THE YOUNG MEN STARE SO."
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From fhe Collection of ''Mr. PuucIC 1842— 1864.
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WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT IT?
THAT EXEMPLARY YOUNG MAN. JOSIAH SMUG. OF CLAPHAM, WOULDN'T GO TO SUCH A PLACE AS
EPSOM FOR THE WORLD-BUT HE HAS NO OBJECTION TO RIDE ONE OF HIS FATHERS HORSES BY WAY
OF EXERCISE.
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WE ARE SORRY TO SAY THAT THIS IS THE
SAME EXEMPLARY YOUNG PARTY AS HE APPEARED RETURNING FROM THE DERBY I
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From fJic Collection of ''Mr, PuncJil' 1842 — 1864.
THE LATEST FAST THING.
Constance. "Oh, isnt it awfully jolly? george has bought this private h«,nsom. and im going to drive him over to see grandpapa!"
AMBITION.
Lady, "but i thought that you and the other servants were perfectly satisfied i"
Flunkey, -well, mem, i aint in no ways discontented with my wages, nor with the vittkls, nor nothink of that-but the fact is, my
friends say that a young man of my appearance ought to better hisself, and get into a situation where there-s two men behind the
carridgE!" (Poor Fellow I)
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John Leech's Piciures of Life and Character.
ACCEPTING A SITUATION.
MAMMA AND THAT URCHIN WILLIAM GET ROUND SAFELY, BUT AUGUSTUS AND EMILY ARE OVERTAKEN BY THE TIDE, WELL 1 WELL I THEY ARE
ABOV^ HICHWATER MARK. SO PERHAPS THEY WON'T BE VERY MISERABLE FOR THE NEXT HOUR OR TWO.
THE SKETCHING MASTER.
4"
THE ARISTOCRATI
A PROBABLE SCENE, IF 01: "
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COMPANY (LIMITED).
GO ON DABBLING IN BUSINESS.
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AN INQUIRING MIND.
Arthur. "Iwammai isnt mr, blanque a wicked man ? •
Mamma, "wicked, my dear i no; what makes you ask such a question?"
Arthur, "why, because, mamma dear, when he comes into church, he doesn't
!«f£t HIS HAT AS OTHER PEOPLE DO I "
HEALTHY AND AMUSING GAME.
Flora, "GOOD oraciousi Reginald, what have you been about?"
Reginald, "Oh, nothing i weve only been playing at being tom sayebs and
THE BENIOIA BOY I"
GENEROUS OFFER,
Cabby, "now then, sihi jump in drive you out of your mind for eighteen pence I"
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NATURAL IMPATIENCE
RATHER A KNOWING THING IN NETH.
Admiring Friend. "Why frank i what a capital dodge i"
Frunk. "A— ya-as. my ueard is such a dore, that i have taken a hint from the fair sex.
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Fj'oin the Collection of ''Mr. PuncJil' 1842— 1864.
THE MARRIAGE QUESTION.
Brown. "SO, you RE going to marry old MRS. YELLOWBOYCE. well. I THINK
YOU'RE A DOOCED LUCKY FELLAH!"
Jones. "BY JOVE, l don't think the luck is ALL ON MY SIDE! IF SHE FINDS
MONEY. HANG IT, I FIND BLOOD AND — HAW — BEAUTY ! "
NOTHING LIKE MOUNTAIN AIR.
Tourist (who has b^en refreshing himself with the Toddy of
OLE FLER ! HIGHLANDS SEEM TO 'GREE WITH YOU WONERFLY-
YOU LOOK DOUBLE THE MAN ALREADY!"
the Country), "i shay.
— ANNOMISHTAKE. WHY.
SUBJECT FOR A PICTURE.
Photographer. ■ now. sir i 'AVE yer cart de visit done?"
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John Leecli s Picttires of Life and Character.
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CANINE.
Patron 'well, out you dont mean to say that such a dawg as that
COULD OHAW A BADGER?"
Fancier. " not draw a badger ? why. bless yer -art. it would be a
LITTLE 'OLIDAY TO HIM I -
HINT TO TRAVELLERS.
IF YOU ARE OBLIGED TO CROSS THE CHANNEL, GET AS NEAR MID-SHIPS AS
POSSIBLE (never MIND THE MOVEMENT OF THE ENGINES. OR THE SMELL OF
THE oil), and — IT WILL BE SOONER OVER.
LATEST FROM ABROAD- POWDER AND ALL THE REST OF IT.
Old Mm: FnbUk' ' hem i cut these old-fashioned minxes out-flatter myself f
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842—1864.
THE CLERICAL BEARD MOVEMENT.
WE DO NOT FOR ONE MOMENT PRESUME TO SAY WHETHER IT IS RIGHT OR WRONG,— ONLY, IF THIS SORT OF THING IS TO PREVAIL, WHAT'S
TO BECOME OF CAPTAIN HEAVYSWELL "^
"BY YOUR LEAVE!"
Porter, "now, marm, will you please to move, or was you corded to your box?"
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SOOTHING EXPLANATION.
Cabby. ■' youve no call to get out. sir ! hes only a little okard at startin'
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RESOURCES OF THE ESTABLISHMENT.
^ Old founsl. -pnAY, waiter, is there anything to wile away the time until
THE dinner-hour?"
Waiter. "YtssiR: which would you please to take, sm-r—Winc or spihiTS,
SIB?"
A LIKELY CASE.
Fiery Instructor to trembling Pupil - now. sir i come ! i know you < dont
ATTEMPT to BULLY ME. SIR— IT WONT SUCCEED. I CAN TELL YOU!"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Puiichl' 1842— 1864.
RATHER VULGAR, BUT PERFECTLY TRUE.
Boatman (in the distancej. "i say, jack, got a mossel o' bait to spare?"
Jack. "WELL. I cant let YER have no WUMS ; BUT I DON'T MIND LRNDING YER A BIT O' BULLOCK'S LIVER TO OBLIGE A LADY 1 "
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STOLEN PLEASURES ARE SWEET.
PORTRAIT OF T0MKIN3, UNDER THE DELUSION THAT THE PUBLIC TAKES THE OLD GENTLEMAN'S GROOM FOR HIS
John LcccJis Pic/ures of Life and Character
THE CABMAN'S GUIDE.
Utiy. "OHl PLEASE CABMAN. DRIVE ME TO ST. BARNABAS' CHURCH. YOU QO UP EBURY STREET, AND TAKE-
Caibman. "i know— hopposite the three compasses i"
FALSE ALARM, SURELY!
hiss PnsiiHa (in(/i (/lo Dog), "ves. its the worst of THtsr watering-places, there are so many adventurers on the look out for
WIVES, that one is always in fear of ueing proposed to I"
From the Collection of ''Mr. Pitnch^,' 1842—1864.
lUJiliminimMi'^im
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PITIABLE OBJECTS.
Mr. Done (to Mr. Dreary). "NO! A dont know how ^T is— but i aint the
THING SOMEHOW! NO EMBAWASSMENTS OR ANYTHING O' THAT SORT. CAN'T MAKE IT
OUT. SPOSE ITS OVCRWOfiK ! "
TOO BAD, BY JOVE! YOU KNOW.
Swell. "OH, NAWN-SENSE ; HALF-A-CROWNS TOO MUCH. HERE'S E1GHTEEN-PENC£. I
AIN'T SUCH A FOOL AS 1 LOOK!"
Cabby. •' ain't yer, sir? then i only wish yeb woS!"
VERY RUDE, INDEED.
Little Boy. "OH. my eyei there goes eightpencf. out of a shilling i
A CHANCE FOR JEAMES.
John LeecJis Pic lures of Life and Character.
NATURE WHEN UNADORNED, dc.
MAJOR ALOERSHOT, RETURNING FROM PAFiADE, FLATTERS HIMSELF THAT HIS RAT-TAILED CHARGER IS MUCH ADMIRED SINCE THE SADDLER HAS SUPPLIED
HIM WITH A NEW TAIL.
A SEA-SIDE SUBJECT.— JOLLY FOR THE PARTY IN SEARCH OF REPOSE-
N.B. The Old Lady with the Parrot oncouragu Organ-Gr(i}ders, and .then tho Moon shines briiht and c/e.ir, doesnl the Black Dog come out.'
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Pitnch" 1842 — 1864.
DOOSED AGGRAVATING FOR CORNET FLINDERS.
Darling (coixingly to Favourite Hack), "it was a nice ittle soft nose, it was— and it had very nice eyes, it had— and it was very
HANDSOME. IT WAS — AND IT WAS A NICE 'ITTLE SING ALTOGETHER!!"
MRS. J. HAS THE BEST OF IT
PaterTamllias. "Mrs jonesi m-matilda! why '-eh '-what the deuce---
Mrs. J. "YES. MR J YOU HAVE BEEN GOING ON SO ABOUT THE CRINOLI
STYLE OF THING. SO, COME, JONES, GOME OUT FOR A WALK!"
NE, THAT 1 THOUGHT I WOULD TRY HOW YOU LIKED THIS
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OPPOSITE OPINIONS.
WHILE THEY ARE AT SCARBOROUGH, PATERFAMILIAS THINKS HIS LITTLE ONES OUGHT TO LOSE NO OPPORTUNITY OF DRINKING THE WATERS.
LA MODE-THE ZOUAVE JACKET.
Miss Stout, "well now dear, i call it charmino. and shall most certainly have one myself i"
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From the Collection of ^' Mr. Pinicli^' 1842— 1864.
CAUSE AND EFFECT.
Housemaid. "Drat the bothering china cups and things, they be always a-
KNOCKING UP AGAINST ONE'S CRINOLINE."
NOT SUCH A BAD THING IN A SHOWER
A WICKET PROCEEDING.
Georgina. "why. what's the matter with my little poppet?"
Little Poppet. "OH, aunty dear, Walter can't find his stumps, so hes making a wicket of my best dolli"
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A TYRANT.
Uaater Jacky (who pursues the fagging system even when liome fvr the holidays i. oh. here you are! i have been looking for you girls everywhere.
NOW. YOU JUST MAKE HASTE HOME, AND PEEL ME A LOT OF SHRIMPS FOR MY LUNCH!"
PUTTING PRINCIPLE INTO PRACTICE.
BLOOD WILL CARRY ANYTHING — AT LEAST SO MISS FEATHERWEIGHT THINKS I
A MERMAID.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842—1864.
CRICKET— THE PRIDE OF THE VILLAGE.
PICKED UP FROM THE BEACH.
" GOOD MATCH, OLD FELLOW 7 "
"OH YES, AWFULLY JOLLY!" "WHAT DID YOU DO 7"
"I 'AD A HOVER OF JACKSON; THE FIRST BALL 'IT ME ON THE 'AND; THE SECOND
'AD ME ON THE KNEE- THE THIRD. WAS IN MY EYE; AND THE FOURTH BOWLED
ME OUT." [Jolly S3me
Old Salt (who has Sot sixpence a piece out of the children), "there, my dears,
YOU'VE GOT A KITTEN FOR A SHILLUN' AS HAD OUGHT TO 'A BIN SEVINAND-SIXPENCE
AT LEAST; AND IF YOU'LL MEET ME HERE TO-MORRER AT THE SAME TIME, YOU
SHALL HAVE SUCH A BOAT FOR A HALFA-CBOWN AS YOU COULDN'T GET AT A SHOP
FOR FIVE BOBV
AQUATICS-WHEN THE BEES ARE SWARMING.
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PERSUASIVE.
Conductor, "full inside, mom i-ROOM on the roof, mum i-onlv like going up-stairs. muM!" (But the O'.il Ucly isn't partial to going up.stairs.)
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DIGNITY AND IMPUDENCE.
OFFIOlOUo U-IOMN HUSHES TO OPEN CAHHlAOeDOOR. JOHN AND THOMAS, TO USE THEIR OWN PHRASE, ARE "COMPLETELY NONPLUSHEDI"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842— 1864.
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HELPING HIM ON.
Cruel Fair One (to silent Partnerj. -pray! have you no conversation?"
A VICTIM TO OVER-EXERTION.
Standing-up Swell, •■morning, Charley ! doing a bit c park, eh?"
Swell (reclining), "yaas.— you see i cant do without my weglar exercise."
BENEVOLENCE.
MR, PUNCH HAVING HEARD OP THE EXCELLENT QUALITIES OF THE EXMOOR PONIES. PROCURES A FEW FOR THE LITTLE FOLKS!
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JoJiii LcccJi\s Pictures of Life and Character.
UNWELCOME PLEASANTRY.
Frederick (who, we are sorry to say, is ratlier fond of c/iaffin^ /i/s Broll)ei-iii-L,nv> "OH! look here, Robert, will you have this with you in
THE CARR'AGE, OR SHALL I PUT IT INTO THE VAN?'
THE YEOMANRY SERVICE.
WOOOLES. WISHING TO ACCUSTOM HIS HORSE TO THE REPORT OF FIRE-ARMS, MAKES HIS LAO FIRE A GUN AT
AT FIRST THE EXPERIMENT IS NOT SATISFACTORY.
THE CORNER OF THE LANE
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From the Collection of ''Mr. PtLuchl' 1842— 1864.
THE NICE LITTLE DINNER.
Tommy (who is standing a feed to Many). "OH. hang it. you know, fourteen
BOB FOR A BOTTLE OF CHAMPAGNE! THAT'S COMING IT RATHER STRONG, AIN'T IT?"
Waiter (witi) perfect composure). "We have some Cheap wine, sir, at half-a-
GUINEA "
A LITTLE FARCE AT A RAILWAY-STATION.
Lady, "i want one ticket— first!
Clerk. "SINGLE?-
Lady. "SINGLE! what does it MATTER TO VOU, SIR, WHETHER I'M SINGLE OR NOT?
IMPERTINENCE!" [Clerk exptains tliat he meant Single or Return, not t'other thing.
A LUCID EXPLANATION.
"WHAT CAN BE THE MATTER WITH THE 'MAGIC.' CHARLES" '
"WHY, YOU SEE, DEAR, TOM PUT HIS HELM DOWN RATHER TOO QUICK, AND SHZ MISSED
STAYS AND WENT ASHORE, AND THEY ARE NOW HAULING THE JIB A-WEATHER TO LET HER
FILL AND PAY OFF."
THE SOCIAL TREADMILL.— THE WEDDING
BREAKFAST.
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John Leech s Pictures of Life and Character.
MASTEfl AND MAN. A PRETTY ST/iTE OF THINGS.
Master (to Swell Groom; "OH. snaffles, i wish to show the new horse to this gentleman— and we shall ride in the afternoon."
S.vell Groom, •■very sorry, sir. but the osses are looked up for the present, sir I and what osses was you going to ride this afternoon?
I SHOULDN'T LIKE TO 'AVE MIHC OUT IN THE DAMP ! ■
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BOARD AND LODGING.
iandlady. "yes, sir. the doaro were ceutinoly to oe a guinea a week, but i diont know
A» YOU WAS A-OOINO TO UATHE IN THE SEA BEFORE BREAKFAST, AND TAKE BOTTLES OF TONIO
OURINQ THE OAYI °
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NEAT AND APPROPRIATE ORNAMENT FOR A
GENT'S ALL-ROUNDER.
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From [he Collcctiou of ''Mr. PuncJil' 1842— 1864.
THE LINGUIST.
Archy. "i say, Jessie, do you understand frekch?"
Jessie. "A LITTLE— DO YOU?"
Archy. "Oh, yes— i understand it very well: because, when pa and ma
TALK FRENCH, I KNOW I'M GOING TO HAVE A POWDER!"
THE EXHAUSTED STUDENT.
Fond Psrient. " bless his heart— always studying! read himself asleep-
Geography NOW, OR something OF THAT SORT, I'LL BE B0UN07 "
[No' Its the Cookery Book.
t^'iiMifXiilitiiii
MISTAKING A TITLE.
Constance (literary), "have you read this account of 'the mill on the floss,' dear?"
Edjth (literal), "no, indeed, i have not and i wonder that you can find anything TJ
interest you in the description of a disgusting prize-fight !■■
VAULTING AMBITION.
'NOW then, charity — higher I you DON'T CALL THAT A EACKI"
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PRIVATE THEATRICALS—THE MOUSTACHES.
lady B. fa »icked Marquis;, ■■out have you made me fierce enough, Charles?"
Charles. "f:erce i-ferociousv
EXPRESS.
Old Gent, ■'this oscillation is very unusual, sir, isnt it? we seem to be
GOING A TREMENDOUS PACE I"
Swell "AW-YA— AS' THEY'RE MA^'.ING UP FOR LOST TIME. rVE JUST TIMED 'EM.
AND WE'VE DONE THE LAST NINE MILES IN SIX MINUTES AND A HALF, HAVE A
SMASH. PRESENTLY, AW— THINK I"
THE SPOON-SHAPED BONNET.
A SOU'-WESTER IN A SEA-SIDE LODGING-HOUSE.
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From the CoZ/cr/io/i of ''Mr. Piinchl' 1842— 1864.
A SHOCKING YOUNG LADY, INDEED!
Emily (betrothed to Charles), "oh. Charles, isnt it fun? ive beaten Arthur and julia, and ive broke aunt sallvs nose seven times:"
USEFUL APPLIANCES
"WIGGLES AND SPROTT PREFER BATHING FROM THE BEACH TO HAVING A STUFFY MACHINE. THEY ARE MUCH PLEAilD V/;.;| THi D.L.v.'..- L.
ATTENTION INOIOATEO ABOVE I '
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John LeecJis Pictures of Life and Character.
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Brown (loQ).
BEFORE 'A HOT
ON THE WAY TO PARADE.
"CALL TH)S PLAYINQ AT SOLDIERS, INDEED! I'D MUCH RATHER BE
Fine.' I KNOW I" [nevertheless, Brown sticks to his duty hke a mm.
JOHN TOMKINS AND 'ARRY BLOATER.
M/vy (In the Boots of the Period), "yes, theyre dogged comfgrtable, and
QIV; ONE A MILITARY AND RATHER SPORTING APPEAnANOE, I FANCY."
A DIP IN FRENCH WATERS.
Jom do Old WDv»n). "com, sar -what do you m:an?-am i to bs lcd down like that for a quarter of a mile?"
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From the Collcciioii of " J/r. Puiichl' 1842— 1864.
SCENE — A CERTAIN GAY WATERING-PLACE.
First Irresistible (on hack). ' ullo, arry! why, what has brought Yoy here?"
Second Ditto "why, yer see, bill, i'm precious sick of working for my living, so ive come here to pick up ah aircsS'
THE LATEST IMPROVEMENT
Jane. "LAWK, JEMIMA! DONT THEY LOCK EEWTIFLE NOW THEYVE GOT THEIR LONG COATSl'
Jolni I.eec/fs Piciurcs of Life and Character.
FIRST OF SEPTEMBER.
MR BRIGGS GOES OUT SHOOTING WITH A BRACE OF DOGS HE HAS BROKEN-IN HIMSELF.
M PROBABILITY -■■HOLD YOUR ZEBRA, SIR?"
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From the Col/cctioii of ''Mr. Punch',' 1842— 1864.
A FRIENDLY OFFER.
Confounded good looking Hibernian Friend (to Jones), "adieu, me boyi is there anything i'll do for-r-r ye while ye'RE away? will i ride out,
OR WALK WITH MISS PLUMLEY FOR-R-R YE. NOW! ONLY SPAKE THE WOR-R-RD!"
A MATTER OF OPINION.
Diana, "yes. dear— i must say that i think a girl never looks so well as she does in her riding hab.t i
John Leech's Pictures of Life and Chai'acter
,Vc/' PORT RAIT ROO'I
A PICTURE FOR THE INTEMPERATE.
Photogripher. "now. sir. step in and have your likeness taken, it might
BE useful to your FAMILY!"
THE HILL AT EPSOM.
Irritated Swell (walking away), "i tell you i don't want to be brushed!"
Public Coat -Brasher. "Oh, just to make you a little tidy, my lordi"
Swell. "I SHAN'T PAY YOU!"
Coat-Brusher (still brushing), "that ain'T o' no consequence, my lord; but i
SHOULD LIKE TO SEE YOU LOOK RESPECTABLE!'
POLITENESS
A SKETCH NEAR LEICESTER SQUARE.
Bill. "WELL, JIM! HOW BE YOU TODAY?"
Jim. WHAT ODDS IS THAT TO YOU 7-YOU DEAN'T MY MEDICAL ATTENDANT,"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. PuncK 1842— 1864.
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Invalid (in carriage), "now, these postilions never seem to be unwell! upon my word, i verily believe if i were to change places with
THAT LITTLE CHAP, I SHOULD BE EVER SO MUCH BETTER!"
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THE GALE.
"DONT BE ALARMED, DARLINGS— THE CAPTAIN HAS GOT QUITE ENOUGH TO DO TO LOOK AFTER HIMSELF."— PunCft.
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SPREAD OF THE VOLUNTEER MOV EM EN T.^SCEN E, THE SCHOOLROOM.
Young Larkins. "Oh. heres mammae now, ma, if you ll fall in by gina. ill put you through your facings ten-tioni"
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THE rOHTHMJ. FlNISHl,;^ iUUCH TO THE DRESS.
Paintor. "i oto your pardon, uut im afraid you are sitting on my palette!
ON THE SANDS.
caution to young ladies who ride in crinoline on donkeys.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842 — 1864.
VkHiABlE ADDITION TO THE AQUARIUM.
TOM (WHO HAS HAD A VERY SUCCESSFUL DAy) PRESENTS HIS SISTERS WITH A FINE SPECIMEN OF THE CUTTLE-FISH (ftctOpuS HllgariS),
PRUDENTIAL ASSURANCE.
Whipper. DOOCED nice place, this— only one cant speak to a gal without its being REPORTED YOU'RE ENGAGED TO HER."
Snapper, ■■ hah ! i took the precaution to give out W!ien i first came that i wasnt a marryin- mani"
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PLEASANT INTELLIGENCE.
Soy. "AH, YOU AND MRS. DRONE ARE COMING TO SEE US NEXT WEEK IN THE
COUNTRY." Mr. Drone. "ARE WE7-WE HAVE HEARD NOTHING OF IT"
Boy. -OH. VES-BECAUSE I HEARD PAPA SAY TO MAMMA, THAT THEY HAD SOME
TIRESOME PEOPLE COMING, AND THEY MIGHT AS WELL ASK ALL THE BORES AT ONCE."
WELL(?) BROUGHT UP.
First Juvenile. "MAY i have the pleasure of dancing with you, miss Alice?"
Second Juvenile. "A, no-thanks, i never dance with younger sonsi"
A MILITIA MAN.
REAL ENJOYMENT.
Charley (who is wet through for the nirtlh time), "oh, mai we've been SO jolly i we've been
FILLINO ONE ANOTHER'S HAIR WITH SAND AND MAKING BOATS OF OUR BOOTS, AND HAVING SUCH FUN I"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842— 1864.
REPOSE.
YES I BUT WE ARE SURE THAT IF ELLEN KNEW WHAT A FIGURE FREDERICK MADE OF HER BY SPRAWLING ON THE CLIFF JUST BEHIND HER, SHE
WOULDN'T BE SO QUIET
TRULY DELIGHTFUL !
QALLOPINQ DOWN THE SIDE OF A FIELD COVERED WITH MOLE-HILLS, ON A WEAK-NECKED HORSE, WITH A SNAFFLF. BRIDLE. ONE FOOT OUT OF
YOUR STIRRUP, AND A BIT OF MUD IN YOUR EYE 1
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From the Collection of " Mr. Punch" 1842 — 1864.
j^Fi. B^IQq3'3 ADV£:f^TURE3 IN THE HIQHLAf^DS.
No. I.
MR. BRIGGS, FEELING THAT HIS HEART IS IN THE HIGHLANDS. A-CHASING THE DEER, STARTS FOR THE NORTH.
GO/WG NORTH.
"THIS CARRIAGE IS ENCAGED I"
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John Lecclis Pictin-cs oj Lijc and Character.
A TIT-BIT.
Omnibus Driver (in the distancej. "holloa, joe. now vouve got your duck, ill send you the peasi"
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WE SHOULD THINK IT DID.
Clara, "mamma, dear i i wish you would speak to ghorge • he will keep spinning freodvs nastv great humming-top in my aquarium, and
IT DOES SO FRIGHTEN THE MINNOWS I"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842— 1864.
fvIE^. BI^iqQ3'S ADVENTURES l]M THE HIGHLAJMDS-
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No. II.
MR. BRIGGS, PREVIOUS TO GOING THROUGH HIS COURSE OF DEER-STALKING, ASSISTS THE FORESTER IN GETTING A HART OR TWO FOR THE HOUSE. DONALD IS
REQUESTING OUR FRIEND TO HOLD THE ANIMAL DOWN BY THE HORNS. !" »■ '"''« S^'^' ^"™^^ « ^S S'™"^ ^' ^ *""' ^"^ """ *'* '^^^ ''** ^ raCe hOrSe.
No. III.
MR. BRIGGS AND HIS FRIENDS
HAVE A QUIET CHAT ABOUT
DEERSTALKING GENERALLY, HE
LISTENS WITH MUCH INTEREST
TO SOME PLEASING ANECDOTES
ABOUT THE LITTLE INCIDENTS
FREQUENTLY MET WITH— SUCH
AS BALLS GOING THROUGH
CAPS— TOES BEING SHOT OFF I
—OCCASIONALLY BEING GORED
BY THE ANTLERS OF INFURIATE
STAGS, ic , ic &0.
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SERVING HIM OUT.
Mrs. T. (to T.) "FEEL A LITTLE MORE COMFORTABLE. DEAR 7 CAN I GET ANYTHING ELSE FOR YOU 7 WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR CIGAR-CASE NOW 7 (Aside.
TEACH HIM TO GO OUT TO GREENWICH AND RICHMOND WITHOUT ME, AND SIT UP HALF THE NIGHT AT HIS CLUB.'"
; I'LL
POSING A CUSTOMER.
Immense Swoll. "Hawi look heawi if i-haw-took a quantity of these things, would they-haw— be cheapaw7"
Hosier, "well, sir, that would depend i pray are you in THi TRADE?" [Feelings of Swell may 6e imagined.
84
From the Collection of '' ALr. Piinch^' 1842 — 1864.
}AY\. BF^iqQ3'3 ADVENTURE3 IJH THE HIQHLA^Dg.
No. IV.
TO-DAY HE GOES OUT FOR A STALK, AND DONALD SHOWS MR. ERIGGS THE WAY.
No. V.
WITH EXTRAORDINARY PERSEVERANCE THEY COME WITHIN SHOT OF "THE FINEST HART.' MR. B. IS OUT OF BREATH. AFRAID OF SLIPPING. ANU WANTS
TO BLOW HIS NOSE (QUITE OUT OF THE QUESTION). OTHERWISE HE IS TOLERABLY COMFORTABLE.
85
John Lceclis Pictures of Life aiid Character.
PLEASURES OF VEGETARIANISM.
A LESSON IN FRENCH.
■ NOW THEN, JACK ' YOU TAKE THE PRONUNCIATION FROM ME. AND
WHEN HE COMES. SING OUT ' VEEV LUMPHOOROAR •' "
■OH, GRACIOUS, MISS LEGUME! I FEAR I HAVE TASTED ANIMAL FOOD I HAVE EATEN A
WHOLE EARWIG IN MV SALAD'"
DRIED UP!
8oy (atlendino ■no. sin i nor there aint bin none not for ever so long''
Owing to the nt^ceOinilj/ dry woMicr, Mr Hackle Unds that the strean\ he has taken for fishing is not in so good a state as he oould wish.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842— 1864.
]hY\. BF!IQQ3'S ADVEJ^TUFjES IN THE HIQHLA^D^.
No. VI.
AFTER AIMING FOR A QUAflTCR OF AN HOUR. MR. B. FIRES BOTH HIS BARRELS — AND-MISSE3 I ' -' ' TABLEAU— THE FORESTER S ANGUISH.
No. VII.
THE ROYAL HART MR. BRIGGS DID NOT HIT,
S7
John Leecli 5 Pictures of Lije and Character.
AN INCIDENT OF TRAVEL.
Railway Buard (as it is getting dark), "would you like a light in this carriage.
SIR?"
Swell (showing a Regalia in full lilaze). "NO, thanks; i have onE!"
[Exit Guard overpowered.
DEBATE ON THE NEW MINISTRY.
Smike. "I SAY. bill, how about the derby this year?"
Bill. "OH, NOTHIN- BUT A OAX I NOTHIN' BUT A OAX ! BARRIN* THE PUNl"
THE SENSATION BALL.
THE LATEST PLEASANTRY IN THE PUBLIC STREETS,
U (J ASH f*^*^
THE HAYMARKET AND THEREABOUT.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842 — 1864.
JVIR. BP^iqqg'g ADVEjMTUREg IJM THE HIQHLAJMDg.
No. vm.
AFTER A GOOD DEAL OF CLIMBING, OUR FRIENO GETS TO THE TOP OF BEN SOMETHING-OR-OTHER, ,
AND THE FORESTER LOOKS OUT TO SEE IF THERE ARE ANY DEER ON THE HILLS. YES I SEVERAL
HINDS, AND PERHAPS THE FINEST HART THAT EVER WAS SEEN-
No. IX.
89
TO GET AT HIM, THEY ARE OBLIGED TO GO A LONG WAY ROUND, BEFORE THEY GET DCWN, THE
SHOWER PECULIAR TO THE COUNTRY OVERTAKES THEM, SO THEY "SHELTER A-WEE."
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Jolui Leech s Pictures oj Life and C ha racier.
THE HUMOUR OF THE STREETS.
THAT ESTIMABLE MAN. MR. PUNCH, GOES FOR A RIDE ON HIS COB. AND CANNOT AGREE WITH A CERTAIN WORTHY MAGISTRATE OB "BEAK" THAT
STREET-TUMBLING IS AT ALL A CLEVER OR DESIRABLE PERFORMANCE; —
-AND IT IS NOT A PLEASANT THING. WHEN GOING OUT TO DINNER, TO HAVE A SUMMEDSAULT
TURNED ON TO YOUR STOM WE MEAN WAISTCOAT.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842— 1864.
|v1R. BRiqQ3'3 ADVENTURES IN THE HIQHEANDS.
No. X.
the deer are driven for mr. briggs. he has an excellent place, but what with waiting by himself so long. the murmur
of the stream, the beauty of the scene, and the novelty of the situation, he falls asleep, and while he takes his forty
Winks, the deer pass i
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JoJin Lee c /is Pictures of Life and Character
70iV/1ffDS THE 0,1081 OF THE SEASON.
Gentlcm:in. "well, tom, there's no scent again i-
Huntsman (who looks upon Spring time with profound melancholy). "SCENT, sir ! no, siR! nor i dont see how there can de any scent now them
STINKING VIOLETS IS ALL IN BLOOM."
A SECULAR PURSUIT.
Donald Punch (a Kef per.) "I DEG voun pardon, my lord bishop, cut may i just trouule ye to show me your certificate?"
From the Collection of ''Mr. Pujich" 1842—1864.
jVIR. BRiqq3'3 ADVE]^TURE3 JN THE HIQHLAp^Dg.
P|W'
No. XI.
AS THE WIND IS FAVOURABLE, THE DEER ARE DRIVEN AGAIN.
No. XTI.
MR BRIGGS IS SUDDENLY FACE TO FACE WITH THE MONARCH OF THE GLEN ! HE IS SO ASTONISHED THAT HE OMITS TO FIRE HIS RIFLE.
9J!
John LeecJ'is Pictures of Life and Character.
IN BARRACKS.
Field Officer of the Day. •■ hullo i why dont the guard turn out?"
Solitary Private, "please, sir, they're gone to target practice!"
Field Officer of the Day. "and who the, deuce are you?"
Solitary Private, "please, sir. tm the prisoner, sir i"
[Related to us as a fact, but which, as a distinguished Field OBcer ourselves ive don't Indorse.
CONSOLATION.
A BOUNCER.
Mannmi (who won't appear old if she can help it), "yes, deari Arabella does grow, certainl
DLESS you, my dear. SHE'S A MERE CHILD— A MERE CHILD I"
Elegant Party, "there's one comfort now-aoays:
A good-looking young feller, WITH A HELEGANT
FIGQER CAN ALWAYS UE A MODEL TO A PHOTO-
GRAPHER!"
94
From the Collectioii of ^^ Mr. Punch" 1842 — 1864.
J^R. BI^IQq3'3 ADVENTURES IN THE HIQHLAJ^DS.
No. XIII.
MR. BRIQGS HAS ANOTHER DAY'S STALKING, AND HIS RIFLE HAVING GONE OFF SOONER THAN HE EXPECTED. HE KILLS A STAG! AS IT IS HIS FIRST, HE
IS MADE FREE OF THE FOREST BY THE PROCESS CUSTOMARY ON THE HILLS !
No. xn'.
AND RETURNS HOME IN TRIUMPH. HE IS A LITTLE KNOCKED UP. BUT AFTER A NAP, WILL, NO DOUBT, GO THROUGH THE BROAO-SWORD DANCE IN THE
EVENING AS USUAL.
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John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character.
LATE FROM THE NURSERY.
Governess. "Now, frank, you must put your drum down, if you are doing to say your prayers."
Frank, "oh, do let me wear it, please; ru promise hot to thihk about it.-
A FINE POLISH.
-V^M/>--_
^m<^^
CONSOLING FOR CONSOLS.
Youni; Hiirdmsn. "GOiNO to dingley cross roads?" Consols, "yesi"
Y. H. "AH, then, I SUPPOSE YOU'VE SENT YOUR HORSE ON!"
[consols never rides upon less thin 250 guineas, and thinks himself as near perfection as possible.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Piinchl' 1842— 1864.
MR. BFJiqqS'S ADVENTURE3 IN THE HIQHLANDS.
No. XV.
P/i/?r/?/DGf-swoor/wG.
ON HIS WAY TO THAT TURNIP-FIELD, OUR DEAR OLD BRIGGS PASSES THROUGH THE PARK IN WHICH HIS FRIEND'S FAVOURITE BISONS ARE KEPT, HE SAYS
TO GEORDIE THE KEEPER: "I TRUST, MY GOOD FELLOW, THIS IS NOT THE SEASON YOU SPOKE OF IN WHICH THESE CREATURES— YOU KNOW— EH — WHAT—
A— A— ARE DAUGCROUS ? "
SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
OUR EXCELLENT FRIEND, MR. BRIGGS, ALWAYS SHOOTS NOW
IN KNICKERBOCKERS, AND DECLARES THEY ARE THE MOST COM-
FORTABLE THINGS POSSIBLE ; AND SO THEY ARE.
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John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character,
ENGLISH DARLINGS REFLECTED IN A FRENCH MIRROR!
(dedicated to those polite and profound observers of BRITISH MANNERS AND CUSTOMS— THE PARISIAN ARTISTS l)
ENGLISH SOLDIERS ACCORDING TO FRENCH NOTIONS.
THE FHENCH CARICATURISTS. WITH THEIR USUAL ACCURATE KNOWLEDGE OF BRITISH MANNERS AND CUSTOMS, ARE FOND OF REPRESENTING OUR SOLDIERS
Ai CONTINUALLY PLAYING AT BILLIARDS— WELL ! PERHAPS IT WILL BE FOUND THAT THEY DO PLAY THE R CAI^MS REMARKABLY WELL!
HiiU-,h Ollkcrs of l)lv[iiu:lion I '. !)ain:litrrs o( Albion I (TIk- woiulciful fidelity uf thU ri.-prcsciitalioii will Ijc imtiK-diatt-h ai;kno\\kdv;cd.)
" ** Young tUiard^incn ! (I'aiiiriU, [•c-rliaps. but loo Iruc I) [ 'ilic />V///r Jh'j^nt: (Asleep, of course.)
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From the Collcclioii of ''Mr. Punch',' 1842 — 1864.
^^r'^viJi^rxUS;. .
iiin .'I'li ,u1rr, tu h iftll .1 ' ' ^vP^^
/ffff£S/Sr/fi/Lf.
tad/. "WHAT! TWO SHILLINGS! AND EIGHTEENPENCE FOR WAITING THREE-QUARTERS
OF AN HOUR 7 — NONSENSE, IVIAN ! IT WAS ONLY TEN MINUTES BY MY WATCH I "
Ca6ma/i < itisiiuiatingly )^ "WASN'T it, miss? well, then, i S'pose it was a missin' o-
VOUR PRETTY FACE AS MADE IT S£fM THREE KERVARTERS OF AN HOUR!"
[Fare pays, and thinks the Cubman an extremely nice person.
THE IDLE SERVANT.
Mistress. " you are an excessively wicked boy. SIR! YOU HAVE BEEN A VERY LONG
TIME BRINGING ME THIS LETTER-AND I MUST INSIST UPON KNOWING IN WHAT MANNER
YOU HAVE BEEN IDLING AWAY YOUR TIME— SPEAK. SIR!"
Domestic. "BOO-HOO-'MI if you please. 'Ml Ute tMD ANOTHLR BUTLCR WAS A-LOOKINQ
AT PUNCH, BOO-HOOl!"
FRIVOLIir
A LITTLE ROWLANDS' MACASSAR WANTED SOMEWHERE.
A HINT TO THE HORSE GUARDS.
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John LeecJis Pict?ircs of Life and Charactci'.
VJE.ll OVER! ANYHOW!
THE RIDING-HAT QUESTION.
Lucy. "NOW TELL ME, MARY, WHICH IS THE BEST?"
M.iry (who is rather hors'^y). "well, dear, for tea in the AnoouF!. and that sort of thing, perhaps the little round one; but if you want
TO look like qoinq aoross country, the chimney-pot all to nothing 1"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. P'unc/i" 1842 — 1864.
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I
OH, HOW JOLLY!
NOT A BAD JUDGE.
Alimentive Boy. "MY eye, tommy, wouldnt i like to board in that ouse justi
.^.Jl .*
THE BORES OF THE BEACH.
SO! AS ITS A FINE DAY. YOU'LL SIT ON THE BEACH AND READ THE PAPER COMFORTABLY, WILL YOU 7 VERY GOOD! THEN WE RECOMMEND YOU TO
GET WHAT GUINEA-PIGS. BRANDY-BALLS, BOATS. AND CHILDREN'S SOCKS, TO SAY NOTHING OF SHELL-WORK BOXES, LACE
COLLARS. AND THE LIKE. YOU MAY WANT, BEFORE YOU SETTLE DOWN.
John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character.
GOOD BLACKING.
IMMENSE TREAT FOR THE PARTY CONCERNED.
Master Jack. "Now, granny, you may come and have some jumps over our daisy chain."
OUR NATIONAL DEFENCES.
Duina. "WELL. Alfred, i suppose youve made up your mind to join a rifle corps-eh?"
Alfnil. "WHY. no, you see, tm more in the riding way, now, if they will get up some volunteer cavalry —why. I'LL FIND a man and a horse I"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punck^' 1842— 1864.
^ k, -
CHAFF.
Bus Conductor (slamming the door), "full inside i ■■
Facetious Driver "full inside: well— so yer ought to be, yer had a sirloin of bread and cheese for yer teai"
^-
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THE INVALID.
Master, "well, saundehs, i see you are not able to do much with the old sow, after all?"
Saunders, "why, you see maister richaro, she warent taken in time, the power thing, she warent—
SHE'S STRUV hard TO GET ROUND, BUT THE WEATHERS AGIN HER, YE SEE. TO-DAY IT SHONE A BIT. AND I THOUGHT
iro DO HER GOOD TO GET OUT, SO IN THE WARM OF THE ARTERNOON I PUT HER IN THE BARROW, AND TOOK HER
FOR A LITTLE RIDE IN THE SUN I"
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John Lccclis Pictures of Lifs and C ha racier
CURIOUS EFFECT OF RELAXING AIR.
Traveller in the Isle of Wight, "bless my heart.' there's the bell
niNGINO ON the pier. HOLLO! WHY. WHERE'S THE CARPET BAG I LEFT IN
the PASSAGE?"
Hotel Keeper (faintly). "OH, how should i know? dont ask me. i'm
ONLY THE LANDLORD. YOU HAD BETTER TRY IF YOU CAN'T WAKE ONE OF
THE WAITERS."
FLUNKEIANA.
French Maid. "You like a— ze— sea-side. M'Sieur jean Thomas?"
John Thomas. " P"> BOKHOO, mamzelle— P,)« BOOKHOO I'VE— aw-bin so accustomed
TO-AW-GAIETY in town, THAT I'M— AW— A'MOST KILLED WITH iRNWEE DOWN HERE."
A LOVING CUP.
PLUCK !
Master Cock-Robin, "i tell you what, uncle charles-if you are at all nervous about
THE QAROTTERS— I'LL WALK HOME WITH YOU 1 "
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Pituchl' 1842— 1864.
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Chorus of Offended Maidens. "Well! if clara and captain de holster are going on in that ridiculous manner, we may as well leave off playing."
105 1'-''
Jo Jill LeecJis Picinres of Life and Character.
SCENE — A MAN'S ROOMS IN THE TEMPLE.
(steady man smokes a short pipe, and jaws at the young swell lounging in easy chair )
Steady Man. "A man must work now-adays, or he gets left behind, the only position worth having is what you make for yourself," &c,, &c.
Youthful SmII. "OH, yes, I quite AGWEE with you about work I DONT mind work, you know, in a GENEWAL way — but I OBJECT TO WHAT I CALL
'WORK OF SUPERWEWOGATION I"
steady Man. "and pray what do you understand by that?"
Youthful Swell, "why— i mean i dont care to do anything i can get done for mei"
THE LATEST STYLE.
CROQUET,
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842— 1864.
e:.?':^
THE LAST NEW THINQ IN CLOAKS.
Pretty Milliner (trying it on). "DO YOU think this would suit the lady, sir?"
[Little Tompkins begins to like shopping rather.
.^^^^
FASHIONS IN HAIR.
Lady Swell. "OH, yes, you knowi quite newi the old nets and beavers' tails
getting awfully common, you KNOWI"
I
A RACE FOR A FARE.
EXCITEMENT OF THE HANSOM CABBIES ON THE APPEARANCE OF A SWELL OUT OF THE SEASON.
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JoJui LeecJi s Pictures of Life and Cliaracter.
TUHNING THE TABLES; OR, A LITTLE SAUCE FOR THE GANDER.
Henrietta rn'io is joking, nr iviirse) ' ive been thinking, dear Charles, that as you require change, it would be so nice for you to go down
WITH THE CHILDREN TO SOME QUIET PLACE AT THE SEA-SIDE, WHILE i AND MRS. FRED SPANKER WENT TO BADEN-BADEN FOR A FEW WEEKS-EH— ? ■
IThis last being just wljat the H/elc/i CHARLES has been iiropasina to himself and fred spanker for the last month.
v.-^^
•NOW fM PAPA."
POOR FELLOW!
Frank. •■! know this-i cant stand many more evening parties, and if i oont get into the
COUNTRY AND HAVE A FEW DAY!,' HUNTING, I SHALL KNOCK UP ! "
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Fro7n the Collection of ''Mr. Pnnchl' 1842 — 1864.
PUTTING IT BLANDLY.
AM ALSO EXTREMELY
SHALL EXPECT YOU TO
Jones (living in the plebeian locality of St. John's Wood).
PARTICULAR ABOUT MY WINDOWS— IF YOU ENTER MY SERVICE,
CLEAN THEM VERY CAREFULLY,"
John Thomas (from Belgranaj. "oh, of course, sir '. YOU can have your windows
CLEANED IF YOU LIKE— BUT IN Bf iC/?/! V//1 — WE PREFERS THEM DIRTY— ITS CONSIDERED
MORE ARISTOCRATIC!'
THE UNEXPECTED ALWAYS HAPPENS.
this is JONES. WHO THOUGHT TO SLIP DOWN BY THE RAIL EARLY IN THE MORN-
ING, AND HAVE A GALLOP WITH THE FOX-HOUNDS. ON LOOKING OUT OF WINDOW,
HE FINDS IT IS A CLEAR FROSTY MORNING. HE SEES A SMALL BOY SLIDING -ACTUALLY
SLIDING-ON THE PAVEMENT OPPOSITE!: AND— DOESN T HE HATE THAT BOY— AND
DOESN'T HE SAY, IT IS A BEASTLY CLIMATE I I
ON THE RACE COURSE.
THE RESPECTABLE CAPITALIST WHO WILL BET A
THOUSAND TO ONE AGAINST EVERYTHING, AND
PAY IF HE LOSES— OF COURSE!
ON A PARISIAN BOULEVARD.
PAINFUL AND HUMILIATING CONTRAST, TO THE DISADVANTAGE OF OUR POOR LITTLE ENGLISH TRAVELLER, OF COURSE.
log
John Le cells Pictures of Life and Character.
A mCE GAME FOR TWO OR MORE.
■FIXING HER EYES ON HIS, AND PLACING HER PRETTY LITTLE FOOT ON THE BALL, SHE SAID, 'NOW, THEN, I AM GOING TO CROQUET YOU I "
AND CROQUETD HE WAS COMPLETELY." (from RoSS tO Emily J.
MUSCULAR EDUCATION-THE PRIVATE TUTOR.
DomOStlC. 'PROFESSOR MAULEY, MA'AM!"
From the Collection of ''Mr. Piinchl' 1842— 1864.
fOWfl DELUSION.
First Tourist (going North). " hullo, tompk ■■
Second Ditto (ditto, ditto), "hsh-shi confound it. you'll spoil all. they think
IN the train I'M A HIGHLAND CHIEF 1"
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THE LATEST FASHION.
Charles " sweet style of trowser, gusi"
GuS. "YA-ASI AND SO DOOSED COMFORTABLE THEY'RE CALLED PANTALONS A
LA PEG-TOP I •'
Charles. 'NO '—really:"
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A SKETCH ON THE DOWNS.
Jolly Post Boy of the Period, "i say, bill, don't yer wish it was darby day all the year round'?
Ill
THE GUARDIAN OF THE FIELD.
John Leech's Pictures of Life ami Character.
THE PIOUS PUBLIC-HOUSE.
(where you may get adulterated ceer and gin.)
A PLACE IN WHICH THE GREAT BREWERS DOH T SEE ANY PARTICULAR HARM
From the Collection of ''Mr. Pi/iicli^' 1842 — 1864.
THE PROFLIGATE PASTRYCOOK'S.
(where THEy SERVE THE DEMOIALISING VEAL PIE AND GLASS OF SHERRY, OR FRENCH LIGHT WINE )
TOO SHOCKING TO THINK OF!
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J oil 11 Leech's Pictures of Life and C ha racier.
NO. 999 GOVERNMENT TRANSPORT. OFF QUEENSJOWN —
VISITORS ON BOARD.
P.irty (in che(}ry tone, calculated to Impart confidence to the weaker sex), -fol-
low ME. FOLLOW ME— THERE'S NO CAUSE FOR ALARM, I ASSURE YOU. WOA-WO —
WO-MY MAN— STEADY. MARE— V.O ! (SOttO I'OCS.J I'M DEUCED GLAD ITS THEIR HEADS
INSTEAD OF THEIR HFELS-WO!"
HONOUR TO THE BRAVE!
Flunkey (reads). "Yesterday, thirty of the Invalids from the Crimea
were inspected • * * many of the gallant fellows were dreadfully mutilated
at the Alma and Inkermann. ' ' ' After the inspection, ten of the Guards
were regaled in the Servants' Hall."
Flunkey (loq.). "Regaled in the servants' all i eh? well, i dont
THINK THEY'VE ANY CALL TO GRUMBLE ABOUT NOT BEIN' 'HONOURED
SUFFICIENT r"
WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH HIM?
WHY. THE FACT IS, THE STUPID AND GREEDY UOY HAS MISTAKEN FOR JAM. AND SWALLOWED, A
RATHER FINE SPECIMEN OF THE ACTINEA EQUINA, OR PURPLE SEA ANEMONE WHICH AUNT FOOZLE HAS
BROUGHT FROM THE COAST 1
WEIGHT FOR AGE.
Hurse. "DRAT THE CHILD I WHY CANT YER WALK 7-
YER MORE PLAGUE THAN ALL MY MONEY!"
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From the CoUcctiou of ""Mr. Piinc/i^^ 1842—1864.
J:i=^^a^^2r /]^rf
fir THE FAST TRAIN.
Rstlnay Porter. "ANY luggage, miss?"
Young Lddy (who is also a leetle fast), "yes! portmanteau, a lcttle bay horse and a black retriever i— and look here, get me a hansom !
■■/W THE BAY OF BISCAY. 0!"
The last sweet things in hats and walking-sticks at BIARRITZ.
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John Leech's Pictures oj Lije and Chinracfer.
THE LEGAL SOLFEGGIO.
THE GREAT WHISKER-CUTTING MOVEMENT.
Unhappy Sub. "BY joVE, you know, as if aldershot wasn t bad enough of
ITSELF. Without depriving us of the only AMUbEMENT WE HADI-
IN RE DOE VER SJS RICH ARO ROE.
TOO BAD.
END OF A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY.
^ Professor Pumper, -may i ask, miss blank, why you are making those little pellets^"
Miss B ''well, i oont know, it is a hadit i have, i always make bread pills when i feel
eOREO at dinner !•■
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842—1864.
A SHORT CUT THROUGH THE WOOD.
Sporting Gent, "■ounds been through here, old man ^
Sporting Geni. ■■'ow lonq?"
Old Man. •yaasi"
Old Man. "Five-ano-twenty minnits about i"
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PHEASANT SHOOTING. A WARM CORNER.
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Jolui Leech's Pic/i/res of Lijc and Chai'acte
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From the Collcclion of ']Mr. Punch',' 1842—1864.
A GAROTTE EFFECT.
THIS IS DE ROBINSON, WHO, IN HIS HUilFli' AND ANXIETY TO BE IN TIME FOR DINNER, PUTS HIS KNUCKLE-DUSTERS IN MIS COAT-TAIL POCKET.
^SENSATION SCENE.)
THE KNUCKLE-DUSTER. OR SOMETHING LIKE IT.
YOUNG AMERICA.
ART TREASURES.
Reginald (who has a fine tasle, and is iery lond of curious old Glass), 'now. uncle, help yourself, and pass
THE BOTTLE."
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^HAl IS IT?
First Boy (loq.). "I tell yer its 'ED'S herei— i seen it movei"
Second Ditto, "i say its at this end. yer stoopid i— i can see 'is earsi"
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A PAINFUL SUBJECT.
Old Gent, (witli tender feet), "now, boy, be very careful i-
Boy. "OH, YES, YOUR HONOUR! THESE ERE KNOBS 'LL TAKE A BEAUTIFUL POLISH I"
PRUDENCE.
Matilda (with the hat), 'well, dear, no one ever presumed to address kc. still, after all the letters in the papers, i think no girl
OF prepossessing appearance should ever go out unprotected i so I ALWAYS TAKE THOMPSON NOW ! "
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John LeccJi s Piciurcs of Life and Character
HUSH! HUSH!
Aunt (Ihindling Young L.vly's nbund.int hair), "what a trouble, dear kitty, your hair is to one i ■■
Dear Kitty. "OH. aunty, if it'S a trouble, why dont you put kittys kair in your drawer, just as you do with your own?"
THE QUIP MODEST.
Swell. "BOY I WHO'S CABS THIS?"
Boy. WHAT ODDS IS THAT TO YOU 7 DO YOU S'POSE MY COVN'R GIVES ME BOARD WAGES TO TELL WHO BELONGS TO US?"
From the Collection oj ''Mr. Pinich^' 1842 — 1864.
A STOUT ASSERTION.
Old Party (reads), "crystal palace— this day— fete of the amateur
GYMNASTIC SOCIETY.— ' THATS THE HOLIDAY FOR MET"
CS^
THE COURTESIES OF TRAVEL.
Juvenile, "do you object to my smoking a cigar, sir?"
Elderly Party, "oh no. certainly not. if it doesn't make you sicki"
LOOKING AT IT PLEASANTLY.
Friend (on ttie banl<j. " well, jack i have you had pretty good sport ? "
Jack. " sport 1 if you call it sport to have no water and no fish, and to pay ninety pounds for three weeks of it. I'VE HAD PLENTY!
John LeecJi s Pictures of Life and Character.
PRACTISING ON A PATIENT.
Young Practitioner, "hm, very odd— i must have made some mistake; theres
NOTHING THE MATTER WITH THIS TOOTH. NEVER MIND. TRY AGAIN !■■
AN OFFICE INCIDENT.
Infuriated Principal, opening Fast Clerk's telegram by mistake (reads). '"TOM tiT'
SURE TO WIN— TELEGRAPH AND SAY IF YOU WILL HAVE PONY ON— IF SO, SEND CASH
TODAY !•■
Brown (who lu
GOING TO COVER,
■ins, from Town, a Mount). "YOu needn't ue the least afraid, its only his play, hell de all right aftsr he
HAS BEEN OVER A FEW FENCES I "
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From the Collection of ''Air. Piinclil' 1842 — 1864.
THE BATTUE.
Swsll Keeper (to party assemM.. now, , wants a couple c lords forrao-a couple O' lords on the right, and a couple O' lords on the
LEFT," (Turning to humble Commoner in Knickerhookers ^ncl Zouave gaiters.) "vou try the high stuff with the beaters, and take your chance of a
HiRe BACK."
^<T
JOLLY ANGLERS.
old float and tom gentle dont get any bites, so they land on an island to have a quiet smoke-they suddenly dis:over that the rope
HAS slipped, and THE BOAT IS DRIFTING DOWN THE RIVER 1 (No One neir for miles.)
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John LeecJi s Pichcres of Life and Character.
DINER A LA RUSSE.
HOSI. "STAY, STEVENS— WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH THE SALMON 7 NOBODY HAS HAD ANY OF IT l"
Butler. "PRAY. SIR, what are w£ to have for supper?"
A DOUBTFUL COMPLIMENT.
Mr. Srisiles. 'Then you really think it an improvement, eh?"
Miss Spikes "decidedly-it hides so much more of your face."
A TRUE TALE.
the earthquake was felt, too, in many parts of LONDON. THIS IS OLC
BEERY, THE CHURCHWARDEN, WHO DECLARES THAT WHEN HE CAME OUT OF THI
marquis of ORANGY THE PAVEMENT HIT HIM ON THE NOSE, AND THAT Hi:
street-door WOULDN'T LET HIM GET HIS LATCH-KEY IN.
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From the Collection oj ''Mr. Puiich,^ 1842 — 1864.
CURIOUS ECHO AT A RAILWAY STATION.
Travell.'f. " porter ! porter i ■■
Echo. "DON'T YOU WISH YOU MAY GET HIM?"
A DIFFICULT TASK.
Costermonger. "now. mister, i wants my delicacy of touch restored, and
THE SEAL OF HELEGANCE IMPRESSED UPON MY BUNCH OF FIVES!"
DISSENTERS IN THE UNIVERSITY.
Head of House. "PRAy. sir, may i ask why you have not been attending chapel?"
Sir Liabed Rattlecash. "why. sir. the fact is— aw— that— i— aw— have becomz a
dissenter."
A DRAWING-ROOM.
William. "NOW, chawles, aint you ready? OUH carriage js at the door and the
folks are IN!"
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John LeccJi s Pictures of Life and Character.
SERVANTGALISM, dc— Xo. XIV.
Lady. "THEN, WHY DID YOU LEAVE?"
Domestic, "well, ma'am, if you ARST me. I BLIEVE the reel reason were, that missus thought I WERE TOO GOOD-LOOKING!
AN OPPORTUNITY.
Frederick (pointing to sleeping Cabby), "there, aunti mows your time for a pair of gloves i
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From the Collection of ""Mr. Punch" 1842 — 1864.
CHAMBER PRACTICE.
Messenger (from Studious Party in the floor below), "if you please, sir, masters compliments, and he says hed be much obliged if you'd let him
KNOW WHEN THE REPAIRS WILL BE FINISHED, FOR THE KNOCKING DO DISTURB HIM SOI"
TAKING THE RISKS.
First Undergraduate. "Hii frank i here's a gate!"
Second Undergraduate, "gatei i didnt pay two guineas to go through gates, with such lovely posts and rails before mE!"
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John LcecJis Pictures of Life and CJiaracter,
A TOLERABLY BROAD HINT.
Cabby (after driving a couple of miles, suildenlj stops opposite a roadside Public House) "Oh, i beg your pardon, sir, but you didn't say as we was
TO PULL UP ANYWHERES, DID YOU, SIR?"
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CONSOLATION.
Emily (to rejected Subs). "ifS very disaoreeagle, certainly, to be unsuccessful in your examinations, and so many times, tooi but i should
WORK HARD, and try AQAIN."
Younger and much too sharp Brother, "never you mind, Charley i it proves that theres no want of pluck about you i"
130
From the Collection of ''Air. PitncJil' 1842— 1864.
A SIGN OF PROGRESS.
Cousin Florence, "well, tommy, and so you like your little friend philip, do
YOU 7 AND HOW OLD 00 YOU THINK HE IS?"
Tommy, "well, i dont exactly know; but i should think he was Rathcr old,
FOR HE stoics HIS own KOSEr'
AN UNFEELING HUSBAND,
"NOW, MY LOVE!— ARE YOU NOT READY FOR CHURCH?"
" READY FOR CHURCH, MR. SMITH I — HOW YOU TALK '—WHEN YOU KNOW PERFECTLY
WELL THAT ODIOUS MISS JACKSON HAS NOT SENT HOME MY NEW BAREGE DRESS I "
A LITTLE SMOKE-JACK.
Smill Foxhunter. "here! stop a bit, major, have one of mine! the governor's ain'T in good condition-now I've had mine for ever so
MANY YEARS, AND THEY'RE SPLENDID!"
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John LeecJis Pic litres of Life and Character.
A VERY VULGAR SUBJECT.
Boys. "OH, AfNT HE MOPS AND BROOMS, NEITHER!" Sj*ei'- "WHY DONT THEY TAKE HIM TO THE STATION?"
Tender Female. "HE'S ill, poor gentleman, he should go to the hospital i"
Cabby (contemptuously), "hilli -orsepital indeed]—/ ohy wish id Got arf his COMPLAINT!"
THE PHOTOGRAPH.
M.M-y. "WHY. tummas, its the very moral of YERI"
Tummas. "pretty thing, aint it 7 pity the yaller of the uniform oomes
00 BLACK I ■
CRINOLINE FOR DOMESTIC USE.
Oomesdc, 'bother missus, she wears it herself, and i dont
SEE WHY I SHOULDN'T,"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Ptinchl' 1842—1864.
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SOMETHING IN THAT!
■ NOW, TOM," SAID YOUNG JOE WAGLEY, "ONE OF US OUGHT TO GO ON THIS SIDE OF THE HEDGE, AND ONE ON THE OTHER; SO I'LL TAKE THIS, IF YOU
WILL GET OVER THE STILE."— "OH, YES," REPLIED TOM; "BUT HOW ABOUT THE BULL?"
SALMON FISHING.
PiSCator. "FOLUOW him UPI its all very well to say follow HIM UP I
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JoJm LeecJis Pictures of Life and Character.
A MERE TRIFLE.
Gertrude, "but. my dear Arthur, how came you to get such a 'cropper,' as you call it?"
Arthur, "welli it was just the little bit of a place where a fellow does get spilt sometimes-there was a ditch about a couple of yards
WIDE. AND THEN A HIGHISH BANK. YOU KNOW. WITH A STIFFISH QUICKSET ON THE TOP-AND A NASTYISH POST AND RAILS JUST BEYOND-AND THEN ANOTHER
widish SORT OF A DITCH AND INTO A FIELD WHERE THEY HAD BEEN DRAINING— AND SO, YOU SEE, SOMEHOW OR OTHER, WE CAME TO GRIEF I"
^ ^<r^^^hk(&
REAL TRAGEDY.
Old Party (proprietor of nasty yapping Pet Dov. "OH, pol.ceman i my darling flo just bit that
HORRID MAN'S LEO. AND HE HAS HIT HER WITH HIS CANE."
ON DUTY.
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From the Collection of "'Mr. Punch" 1842 — 1864.
^ CONNOISSEUR.
AT A DINNER GIVEN BY MY LORD BRODACRES TO SOME OF HIS TENANTS, CURACOA IS HANDED IN A
JUEUR-GLASS TO OLD TURNIPTOPS. WHO, SWALLOWINO IT WITH MUCH RELISH, SAYS— " 01 ZAY, YOUNO
\U\ OILL TAK ZUM O' THAT IN A MOOG!"
7lJ7l>^/
WELL TIMED.
Boy. "PLEASE, SIR, TELL ME THE TIME."
Crusty old Sent, "yes, sir-bed-time."
SINGULAR OPTICAL DELUSION.
Gentlem.r. -there, love : do you see that steamer ." Lady. "OH, distinctly i there are two.'
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John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character.
THE NEW SCHOOL.
Uncle (who is rather proud of his cellar), "now, George, my boy, theres a glass of champagne for you— dont get such stuff at school, eh? eh? eh?"
George, "hm-awfully sweet i very good sort for ladies-but ive arrived at a time of life, when i confess i like my wine Dnri" (Sensation )
DELICIOUS!
hunting under oifficulties.-a mount in the midlands.
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From the Collection of '' Mr. Punchl' 1842— 1864.
A QUIET REBUKE.
Fare (who has driven rather a hard bargain and is settling), "but why, my good man, do you put that cloth over the horse'S head?"
Car-Driver. "SHure, yer honour, thin— i shouldn't like him to see how little ye pay eon such a hard day's wor-rki"
THE CONTEMPLATIVE MAN'S RECREATION.
Brown (excited). "Hi, jonesi— neti net! net !— make haste, or i shall lose him'"
Jones (who is rather giddy and nervous). " eh i— ah i— right i— to be sure i— yesi— i— i— i— i'm coming— as fast— as-oh dear'- as possible:"
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John LeecJi s Pictures oj Life and diaracfcr
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A CONTENTED MIND.
Old Wurzel. "Well, muster chawles. so youve been a riding the young un— how does he go?"
Muster Chawles. "oh. splendid' never carried better in my life; it was his first run. and we only came down five times i
HOUSEHOLD ECONOMY.
paterfamilias, with his usual prudence and foresight, orders a quantity of beer of the OCTOBER brewing he has just been informed that
ALL THE BARRELS ARE " A-WORKIN' AND A-BySTIN' I"
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1 I
From the Collection of ''Mr. Pinich," 1842— 1864.
IHE HUMOUR OF THE STREETS.
Butcher Boy (and Butcher Boys are so impudentj. "Now then, swipeyi are you goinq to stop there till you get Fihe, afore
YOU DRAW rOUflSELF OFF?"
I
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THE FASHION FOR NEXT SUMMER.
Flora. "THERE! I DONT THINK THE STUPID MEN CAN LAUGH AT US NOW!"
INNOCENT DELUSIONS.
Georgins. "00 you know, dear, im so unhappy now dear Charles has gone!"
Gertrude. "And i miss dear percy dreadfully— i do hope they'll get home
SAFELY!"
139
JoJui LeecJis Pictures of Life and Character.
A HORSEDEALER'S LOGIC.
Customer, "why, you dont call that a hunter, do you?"
Dealer, "well, sir, tll tell you all i know about the crse had hi /i down from orncastle fair last week— put jimmy on him, wouldn't
'ACK A yard— put HIM IN THE BREAK, WOULDN'T DRAW A KOUNCE, NOW, THE ORSE NEVER COULD HAVE BEEN CREATED FOR NOTHING ; SO HE MUST BE
A HUNTER I"
QUITE EXHAUSTED.
OYSTERS.
Itinerant Oyster Man. "Now, then—have another dozen, if you've got any more money ii"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. PunclC 1842— 1864.
A GRIEVANCE.
Testy Old Gent (to Butler), "clareti yes i put it down, and pray, simpson,
DONT BLOW UPON MY HEAD SO."
IMPROVING THE TIME.
AS SLEEP IS OUT OF THE QUESTION. OWING TO THOSE CONFOUNDED WAITS, MR. BANGS,
LIKE A SENSIBLE PERSON, ACCOMMODATES HIMSELF TO CIRCUMSTANCES. AND PRACTISES
HIS DANCING I
RAILWAY MORALS.
Guard, "now, missi are you going by this train?
Miss Rebecca- "yesi but i must have a carriage where there are no young men likely to be rude to one."
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John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character.
THE CHRISTENING OF JONES'S FIRST. (A FACT.)
First Street Soy (without veneration, or sense of propriety i " holla ! bill' whats all this 'ere ^
Second Street Boy (Kittiout ditto, ditto, ditto), "why— oont yer see?— its only a kitten going to be 'unG!"
GROUNDLESS ALARM.
Darling (in straw hat), '-what are you buying, dear?"
Darling (in black hat), "why. im buying a PUHCH. the impudent thing has put me in as one of his girls i"
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From tJie Collection of ''Mr. Piiuch^' 1842— 1864.
RATHER A KITCHENY WAY OF PUTTING IT.
Housemaiil. "Oh-but it couldn't a bin er!"
CoOfr. "I TELL YER IT WERE— SHE CALLED UPON MISSUS THIS MORNING. AND SHE AD
ON A PORK PIE 'AT, AND HALF A PHEASANT STUCK IN IT I '■
VHSTlW
A GEOGRAPHICAL JOKE.
Impertinent Page (late from the dining room;, -i say. cookey and SOOSAN, you
MAKE A PRECIOUS FUSS ABOUT A FLEA. — HOWO YER LIKE TO BE WHERE THE BLACK
SEA SAILORS IS NOW?"
Susan. "WHERE'S that, imperance ? ■
Page. "WHY. master says it's where the bug and the nipper (Dnieper) meet
IN ONE BED!" \Sensation and loud cries of "Oh!"
A SPECIAL PLEADER.
^a/r Equestrian, "now. dont be a cross old punch; we really won't
SPOIL THE BEAUTY OF THE GARDENS."
ANXIOUS INQUIRERS.
ILL ! OH. DEAR NO ' ONLY INDISPOSED— TO WALK
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John Leech's PictiLres of Life and Character.
VERY SLANGY.
Clara, "ho'.v do you like my new waistcoat, dear?"
Harrietle. •■well, i declare its sweetly pretty i— the most— a— a— the most
SLAP UP THINO I VE SEEN FOR A LONG TIME."
HORRID GIRL!
Mild Youth. "HAVE YOU seen 'THE COLLEEN BAWN ■ 7 "
Horrid Girl (with extreme velocity), "seen 'the colleen bawn'i dear, deari
YES, OF course. SAW IT LAST OCTOBER I AND I VE BEEN TO THE CRYSTAL PALACE,
AND rVE READ THE GORILLA BOOKl" [Mild Youth IS Shut up.
GOING TO COURT.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842 — 1864.
IR?^
HARR1 TAKES HIS COUSINS TO SEE THE HOUNDS MEET.
Mamma and Aunl Ellen (to Old Woman). "PRAY, have you met two ladies and a gentleman?"
Old Woman, "well, i met three people— but, la i there, i cant tell ladies from gentlemen now-a-days— when i was a gal." &c. 4e.
A SKETCH AT A STEEPLE-CHACE.—THE BROOK JUMP.
Bumpkin, No. 1. "wa-at— are they a-gwoang to joomp this?" Bumpkin, No. 2. •■ya-asi"
Bumpkin, No. 1. "then, i'd rayther walk threw I"
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John Leecli s Pictures of Life and Character.
FORCE OF HABIT.
Old Pnrty (ill Hjnsom; "herei hollo i hi i what are you driving like that, for? stop ' let me outi
Cabby "all right, sir ! tll stop 'im directly, sir— i dhuv a fire-engine for two year!!"
IN STATE.
LONDON CREAM.
Cook. "DO YOU CALL THIS CREAM 7 WHY IT'S THINNER THAN MILK I"
Milkman, oh, all it wants is well stirring up-the cream's at the bottom i
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Frojii the Collection oj ''Air. Puuclil' 1842 — 1864.
HUNTING FROM TOWN. —IT IS SAFER TO GO WITH YOUR ANIMAL.
Railway Porter (refleotively). "early train i lets see! little bay oss, and a brown oss with a big knee? hahi then you may
DEPEND THEY'RE THE 'OSSES AS WENT ON TO YORK 1 "
SPORT(?J FOWL SHOOTING.
THE FEROCIOUS PHEASANTS THINK THEY ARE GOING TO BE FED, AND SURROUND TH!- KONOURABLE MR. BATTUE AOCOHOINOLY.
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John LeccJi s Pictures of Life and Character.
AH ESCORT.
Boy. 'NOW, Missus, theres no busses, kitch 'old of my harm, and ill take yer ovebi"
PLEASANTl
Frmd (to Notieo at Salmon Fishing) "i say, old boy, m,nd how you wade ; there are some tremendous holes, fourteen on fifteen feet deep."
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Piuichl' 1842— 1864.
P£7-/.0/£.
Old— what shall we call /ler?— 'run, robert! run! there's that darling plaving with a strange child:'
IMPORTANT MATTER.
AulUStUS. "I SAY, LAURA. JUST TELL US BEFORE ANY ONE COMES, WHETHER MY
BACK HAIR'S PARTED STRAIGHT 1"
USEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL.
Clara (readsj. "excuse, dearest, the paper on which i write-i have not my desk
WITH ME, so J SEND YOU THESE FEW HURRIED UNES ON ONE OF MY COLLARS."
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John LcecJi s Pichcres of Life ajid Character.
AN IMPOSTOR.
Wife. ■'CHARLES, DEAR. THERE'S A PERSON AT THE DOOR WANTS TO KNOW WHETHER YOU WANT ANY ORNAMENT FOR YOUR FIREPLACE "
Charles, "my darling! what better ornament can i have than your own sweet self?"
[The wretch is going to dine at Greenwich n-/(/i some bachelor friends, for all that.
DIGNITY AND IMPUDENCE
A NIGHTMARE.
Vision of the Night, "any fresh prawns this marnin?"
From the Collection of ''Mr. Puiichl' 1842—1864.
VERf CRUEL SATIRE.
Mary (maliciously, to her Cousin on leave). " henry, dear.' have you seen this order about reducing the officers' whiskers at aldershot?
WHAT A SHAME! I'M SURE IF I WERE YOU I SHOULD RESIST IT ' '
rWaiv— HENRY doesn't see the point.
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YOUNG NORTHAMPTONSHIRE.
Master Harry (loqj. "QUICK thing, thati did you fellows see it? / got pounded i-
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Jo/ill Leech's Pic hi res of Life ami CJuuuicter.
A DEAL.
Novice. "OH. YES— HE'S A FINE HORSE; BUT ISN'T HE RATHER EENT ABOUT THE LEGS?"
Dealer "bent about the legs'- stands a little over, praps — but that AIN'T no DETTERMENT to him the best of OSSES is SOMETIMES
FOALED SO !■'
STARTLING RESULT.
01 D MR WIGGLES TRIES HIS NEW SEWING-MACHINE. AND FINDS HIS OAHMENTS THROW
OUT BUTTONS IN A VERY INDISCRIMINATE MANNER,
COMFORTABLE QUARTERS
THE HOUR BEFORE DINNER— NOT THE WORST PART OF A DAY'S HUNTING,
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842— 1864.
AH UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL
OELIOHT OF THE HON, TOM RASPER (wHO HAS PROMISED HIMSELF A DAY WITH T.iE PYTCHLEy), ON FINDING THAT THE BOX WITH HIS HUNTER HAS BEEN LEFT
AT GOWLEIGH STATION, WHILE A FINE YOUNO BULL, INTENDED FOR THAT PLACE, HAS BEEN BROUGHT ON TO— HAREOROUGH, SHALL WE SAY •?
A FACT.
Sroom. "YE SBC, SIR I THS LADIE* KNOOK$ 'OSSES ABOUT »0 1 THEY OETS UPON A 'OSS, SIR, AND THEY SAYS, 'MY EYES I HE'S A 'OSS. AND HE MUST GO!'"
John LeecJis Pictures of Life and Character.
i
7"W£ TOLL-BAR NUISANCE.
Cabby (to impudent Boy at Gate). "AH! you always have been a saucy young dog ; but you'RE going to be done away with, that's one
COMFORT— AND YOU CANT GROW INTO A TURNPIKE KAN'"
LA MODE.
RllilO Soy. "OH, IF ERE AINT A GAL OEEN AND PUT ON A DUSTMAN S ATI"
EFFECT OF STOPPING THE GROG.
"COME ALONG. JACK. MY HEARTY; NOTHING LIKE LAYING UP FOR
A RAINY DAY."
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From the Collection of "Air. Pitnchl' 1842 — 1864.
FLATTERING PROPOSAL.
Voluntesr. "I say. LUCY, were going to have VIV4/»DIERES in our corps. now, if you like, ill appoint you to attend upon ME!'
UMBRELLA
AND CA'^E
I.^tau-AL TO— S+tKrr)
A SERIOUS COMPLAINT.
Col. "NO. SIR I YOU cant HAVE FOUR IN YOUR HUT! — WHIST. INDEGDI"
Lieut. "VERY HARD! THEN. WE MUST PLAY DUMMY!"
A GENT AT COST PRICE.
John LcecJi s Pictjtres of Life and Character.
/I CAPITAL FINISH.
Efcited but rather behind-hand Part!, "now, then, my man. have you seen -em? which way have they gone?"
I/Ian. "ALL RIGHT, SIR. THEY'RE DOWN ERE; FOX AN' '0UND3 IS OUST RUN INTO TH-INFANT SCHOOL I "
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OUR FOREIGN VISITORS.
WHATEVER MAY OE A mCNCHMAN'S DEFECTS, HE AT LEAST KNOWS HOW TO
DRESS— AND ISN'T THE HAT HI WEARS A SWEET THING 7
AN ORDER WE HOPE TO SEE ISSUED.
"THE POUOE HAVE STRICT ORDERS TO BONNET. PUT IN A SACK, AND LOCK UF
ALL URCHINS WHO DISTURB THE PEACE OF THE METROPOLIS BY SCREAMING OUT
'DIXIES' LAND,'"
From the Collection of ''Mr. P-unclil' 1842 — 1864.
EFFECT OF SIXPENCE A MILE.
Cabby. "WELl! we aikt allowed to say much, but rM THINKINC
A DOOSE OF A LOT I"
OCULAR DEMONSTRATION.
Gent. "OH. AH I AND WHAT DO YOU FEED THE HORSES ON?"
Driver. ■' butter-tubs— DON T yer see the hoops?"
THE CARTE DE VISITE.
Gent (in Photographic St.d.o). ■•a-look 'ERE, you know, mister. , dont want my cart published, you know, but ,f any nice gal or lady of
RANK should want A COPY. WHY, YOU CAN SELL IT HER, YOU KNOW I"
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John LeccJi s Pictures of Life and Character.
AN INCIDENT OF TRAVEL.
Monthly Nurse. " DUT i can't find my box. sir ! "
Paterfamilias (furious) 'confound your box i you must get in and leave it. and we'll telegraph for it.— come i the trains starting i
Monthly Nurse. "Oh yes. sir. that's all very well only i thought as my box has got all your plate and linen in it," &<•., &c., &c.
VERY CAREFUL.
Economical Peer Cwith feeling,). "Good gracious, Thompson i havent you men got an umbrella
OUTSIDE'?"
r/iompson . "NO, MV lord i "
Peer, ■■oeari deahi dear'-then give me those new hats inside i-
AN X-CELLENT NOTION.
"•ROPOSED NEW UNIFORM FOI! THE POLICE.
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From the Collection of "J/r. Ptinch'' 1842— 1864.
HOI SO BAD AS HE SEEMS.
Country Friend (apropos of Cockney Ditto i. "upon my word, thomas. if i thought he had been so dangerous, i wculdnt have brought him out,"
Kieper. "well, he du shoot a leetle wild, sir— but it aint o' much consequence— i load for un— and i dont put no shot ini"
CONFIRMED BACHELOR.
Master G. O'R.lla "deawi how shock'ng ! THERE'S another good fellah done fori"
Cousins. "WHY, WHAT HAS HAPPENED, GUS 7 " SuS. "HAPPENED I WHY. CHARLEY BAGSHOT GOHI MiRRieDI"
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John Leech' s Pictures of Life and Character.
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THE BEACH. -A $KE '^
i6i — 164
Vif^HM WEATHER.
19 — V
From the Collection of ''Mr. Pinic/ii' 1842— 1864.
^^'/1/.7Z/WG Of THE PERIOD.
THE LADY HONORIA D , AS SHE APPEARED TAKING LEAVE OF HER MAMMA. PREVIOUS TO GOING INTO ACTION !
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THE LADY HONORIA AS SHE APPEARED WHEN THE ENGAGEMENT WAS OVER I
John LeecJi s Pictures of Life and CJiaracfe
GOING THROUGH THE ALPHABET.
WITH A PARD3NABLE VANITY, TOMKINS, WHO HAS JUST JOINED HIS RIFLE CORPS, INVITES ARABELLA ItO WHOM HI IS EP:GAGEd) AND HER SISTER TO
SEE HIM DRILLED EVERYTHING MUST HAVE A REGINNING, AND HE IS PUT THROUGH THE "GOOSE STEP" BEFORE THE NOT-ADM RNG EYES OF HIS
DARLING '
DECIDEDLY.
Smill SmII. -MOST asURD RCJ-.V THIY'RI kicking up about equestrians CN KENSINGTON GARDENS I WHY THEY OUGHT TO BE OEUOEO GLAD OF ANYTHING
TH<VT ADDS TO THE BEAUTY OF THE PLACE— MY 'PiNION."
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842 — 1864.
ANOTHER PRETTY LITTLE AMERICANISM.
Enilishman (to Fair New-Yorker), "may i t'AVE the pleasure of dancing with you i "
Darling. " i guess you may— for i calclate that if i sit much longer here. / shall be takihg ROOT i
THE COSTERMONGER AS HE IS.
Coster (with hideous yell). " ya i ho !- cauliflowers— ho !
AND AS HE MIGHT BE.
I Coster (tlandly and politely), -cauliflower, ma'AM. yes. ma'AM i
' IS THERE ANY OTHER ARTICLE?"
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John LeecJis Pictures of Life and Character.
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THE ENGAGED ONES.
"LAW I CHARLES! ISN'T THERE A GREAT BLACK ON MY NOSE 7 '
A SUBJECT FOR CHARITY.
FEARFUL POSITION OF AN OLD LADY FROM THE COUNTRY. WHOM LOW IMPUDENT
LITTLE BOYS WILL TUMBLE BEFORE ALL THE WAY FROM THE STRAND TO THE
CRYSTAL PALACE.
A PRELIMINARY CANTER.
"COME, TOMPKINS. YOU'VE BEEN TITTUPPINQ UP AND DOWN THE PARADE FOR THE LAST HOUR AND FORTY MINUTES. IF YOU'RE GOING OUT
HUNTING, YOU HAD BETTER GO."
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From the Collection of ''Mr. PuiiclC 1842—1864.
B/ii/ZlffOS.
fr^nk (to Captain Brother, poking liim in the rips with a cue). "OH, come, tom, that was a fluke -a beastly fluke !••
[/v.S. The Captain having scored very neatly.
SERVANTGALISM, <£c.-No. XV.
Lady, "indeed, smith, i cannot bear the laughing and noise downstairs— it is quite intolerable i ■•
Cook. "WELL, MAM I SOMETHING MUST BE DONE TO DEADEN THE SOUND; FOR THE NOISE UPSTAIRS IS EQUALLY ANNOYINO TO HUS !
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John Leech's Pictiircs of Life and Character.
GROUNDLESS ALARM.
Stout Equestrian, 'do you know, love, i'm rather sorry i got this hat ^ for suppose i should be taken for a pretty horsebreakeri"
FLY-FISHING.
PiSCHtOr. "NOW THEN' I THINK I SHALL OET A R/Sf HEREI"
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From the Collection of ""Mr. Punch" 1842 — 1864.
A\N?UL APPARITION!
Mrs. T. (to T., who has been reading the popular novel), 'pray, mr. tomkins, are you never coming up-stairs? how much longer are
YOU QOINQ TO SIT UP WITH THAT 'WOMAN IN WHITE '7 "
PHILOSOPHY IN SPORT.
Noble Swell (in scarlet), "harki by jove, that's a fino!"
Party (in black), "'course it is. my lord! just the w, r w.ih them ounos. oraw-draw-draw-all the morning, and then dkcp on a fox
JUST AS VUN'S 'AVIN' VUN'S LUNCH I"
JoJin Lccclis Pictures of Life and Character.
EFFECTS OF THE WEATHER ON A SENSITIVE PLANT.-So. I.
YOUNQ NIMROD AS HE APPEARED BEFORE THE FROST — PERFECTLY DISENGAGED I
No. II.
YOONQ Ditto. APTER four weeks' frost in a country house -most particularly ENGAGED'
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From the Collection of '' Afr. Pnnckl' 1842 — 1864.
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/I LITTLE FAMILY BREEZE.
Mrs. T. "WHAT A WRETCH YOU MUST BE, T. ! WHY DONT YOU TAKE ME 0FF7 DON'T YOU SEE I'M OVERTOOK WITH THE TIDE, AND I SHALL BE DROWNDEDJ"
T. "WELL, THEN— WILL YOU PROMISE NOT TO KICK UP SUCH A ROW WHEN I STOP OUT LATE OF A SATURDAY 7"
INFLUENCE OF THE RAILWAY ON THE RHINE.
Emily. "DO LOOK here, Arthur dear-such a lovely view, and some more such beautiful castles i" [Arthur gives a prolonged grunt and snore.
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John Leecii s PictiLves of Life and Character.
A MAN Of IDEAS.
Augustus. "HAW! NEAT STYLE OF COB THAT, CHARLES!"
Charles, "yaasi severe aint it? you see i'm wead!ng for examination, a've got a doooed good coach, and with classical pony think
A shall pull through I "
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PRACTISING FOR A MATCH.
Laonora. "dear, dear i how the arrow sticks i "
Cafitain Blank (with a sigli of tho deepest). it does, indeed!"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842 — 1864.
HAIR-DRESSING NOWADAYS.
Lady (looking at her watch), "dear me, i didn't think it was so late, i think, perhaps, parker, you had better go and dress the younq
LADIES' HAIR." Parker. "OH, MAM, I DID THAT THIS MORNING, AND IT'S ON THE DRESSING-TABLE READY TO BE PINNED ONI"
FEMININE RIVALRY.
Hard-ridinl Young Lad), -cut miss georoina down that time, i fancy, and have got into the same field with ousi"
175
John Lccclis Pictures of Life and Character.
LITTLE TOM NODDY, WHO IS STILL FOND
FITTING HOSPITALITY.
OF HUNTING, HAS A DAY WITH HIS FRIEND HOLLYOAK, WHO NOT ONLY MOUNTS HIM, BUT RIGS HIM UP IN A
SUIT OF CLOTHES THAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN MADE FOR HIM.
A DUET UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
Emily rsotto roce;. -my ooooness, edith, what shall i do?- my nose itches so dreadfully, and we are coming to the most difficult part.-
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From the Collection of ^' Mr, PiincK 1842— 1864.
^ FLAGRANT ATTEMPT.
JONES PREPARES A LITTLE SURPRISE FOR HIS MARY ANN, AND HAS HIS EQUESTRIAN PORTRAIT TAKEN. HE REMARKS. ■■ 'ANG IT, YOU KNOW, IF I DO
HAVE MY CARTE DONE, I DON'T SEE WHY I SHOULDN'T 'AVE MY 'ORSEl"
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USEFUL AT LAST.
THE MODERN GOVERNESS— A YOUNG LADY'S IDEA OF THE USE OF CRINOLINE.
VERY MUCH ALIVE.
DISCOMFITURE OF OLD MR. J— N— S, WHO, ON VISITING A PRIVATE COLLECTION,
MISTAKES •■ PETER," THE GREAT HORNED OWL, FOR A STUFFED CAT.
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PROGRESS OF CIVILISATION.
Ramoneur on Donkey. '■ fitch us out another pen'north o' strawberry ioe, with
A DOLLOP OF LEMON WATER IN IT."
WHAT NEXT?
THE LATEST IMPROVEMENT (?) IN GUARDS' CAPS.
A LIKELY BAIT.
Piscator. "OHOl this is the place where the bio trout are, is it? then this IS the sort OF FLY, I THINKI-
178
From the Coiicclion of ''Mr. Punch" 1842 — 1864.
NOTHING LIKE DOING IT THOROUGHLY.
Mrs. Buncher Greens. "DONt talk to me about qoino to hepsom ; it aint a fit place for females Give me hascot, in yer own carridge."
Mr. B. 3. "WELL, I TELL YER WHAT IT IS, SARER — YOU MUST TRIM THE BARRER A BIT, OR YOU'LL NEVER BE IN TIME FOR THE CUP I"
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YET ANOTHER AMERICANISM.
'■HERE, MARIA, HOLD MY CLOAK WHILE I HAVE A FLING WITH STRANGE."!
John Leech's Pictures of Life am^ Character.
"OH, THAT I WERE IN THAT BALCONY!"
WISH EXPRE83ED BV LITTLE TOM TIT, AS HE WALKEO IN THE TIGHTEST OF BOOTS, ON THE OPPOSITE SIOE OF THE STREET.
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From the Collectioji of ''Mr. Picnchl' 1842 — 1864.
10 BE PITIED.
Youth^ "WHATl NO SMOKINQ CARRIAGE! WHY, WHAT'S A FELLAH TO DO FOR THREE HOURS 7 "
ACROSS COUNTRY.
Papa. "LUCY I HERE I HERE'S A GATE I "
Lucy. "ALL RIGHT, PAPA, DEAR. YOU GO THROUGH THE GATE. I THINK CRUSADER' PREFERS THE FENCE."
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John Leech's PicHtres of Life and Character.
HOW JO CLEAR A CARRIAGE FOR A CIGAR.
Ferocious Looking Passenger (to Old Gent, who objects to Smoking). "Thats a pretty knife ; aint it? thats the sort o' thino we use in
OALiFORNiAi JOLLY THiNQ TO STICK INTO A FELLOW, EH 7 " [oLD oENT fears tiis Companion IS not "quite right," and changes his Carriage at the next Station.
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SOME MORE FOREIGN VISITORS.
¥mO OAN THEY BE? CAN THEY BE ■ MOSSOOS '• GOING TO MAkE A PROMENADE TO BIOHMOND I
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchy' 1842— 1864.
THE VERY THING.
Dealer (to Nervous Rider). " quiet i there nowi he's a cob as you may just chuck yer leg over, and spring a rattle, or fire off
PISTOLS BY THE HOUR TOGETHER, AND HE WONT TAKE NO NOTICE I "
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HOLIDAYS AT HOME.
ORANO NURSERY STEEPLE-CHAOE.— SfeMfd, Ckrk Of the Course, <tC., iC, MASTER TOM.
183
John Leecli s Pictures .of Life and C/iaracfc/
SOMETHING LIKE AN INDUCEMENT.
OUR FRIEND. BRIGOS, RECEIVES A PRESSING INVITATION TO COME OVER AGAIN TO IRELAND DURING THE HUNTING SEASON, AND HAVE A WEEK WITH THE
GALWAY BLAZERS I [mr. b says he should like it extremely, as he has never ridden in a stone-wall country.
DUST HO! THE LONG DRESS NUISANCE.
(we CAN ASSURE THE DARLINGS IT BY NO MEANS IMPROVES THEIR DEAR LITTLE ANKLES.)
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From the Collcctioii of ''Mr. PuncJil' 1842 — 1864.
THE VULPECIDE.-BASE INDEED!
Fox-Hunter, "there, do you see that fellow 7— well ! to my certain knowledge, he has destroyed two foxes-and yet he walks about
WITH. A hymn-book UNDER HIS ARM ! "'
A STEEPLE-CHACE STUDY.
Ossy and very talkative Party (who is not go/ng to ride, however). "Calu that a fence! why, me and my little pony would 'Op over it like a bird!
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A LITTLE RAILWAY DRAMA.
(Passenger in Tnin, iv/io nsturally objects to having a nisty, odori'erous, useless pet dog In the carriage, suggests to (fte Guard that the animal should
be put in the Van.)
Stupid Old Lady (dashing out of (he carriage), "did it, then, a darlinq i a pretty sweet i— did it get into a carriage with a bree-ute 7
A WATERING-PLACE PLEASURE.
this is the eighteenth old fishfaq who has screamed and shrieked, out dy no means the
last who will shriek and scream, under poor old MR tomkins's window.
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SOAP-BUBBLES !
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From the Collection of ''Mr. PiLiich" 1842— 1864.
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Young Hopeful (to Old Indian, whose digestion isn't first-rate), "i tell you what, uncle, I'd recommend you to no with me across country
THREE TIMES A WEEK. IT WOULD SOON PUT YOU TO-RIGHTS I ■'
A KNOWING ANIMAL.
"THE CHESTNUT HAS SURELY BOLTED. JOE?
"AY I AY I SIR, HE B'LONQED TO A COSSACK IN THE CRIMEA, AND THERE AIN T NO HOLDING OF HIM WITH BRITISH CAVALRY IN HIS RtAR."
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John Leecli s Picfiwes of Life and C/iarncfer.
A MAN Of DISCRIMINATION.
First Juvenile. "MY word, fredi isnt bessie travers a stunning oirl?"
Second Ditto, -well, for my part, i dont oare much about chits, now the mother's a fine woman, if you like, shes more in my wayj"
A VISIT TO THE STUDIO.
Mi: Ochre mrouih wlmo frame i thrill of horror is supposed to be passing), -ughi mind what youre about, Charley, mino my ophelia, mind
MY OPHELIA 1 YOU'LL KNOCK HKR OVER, AND SPOIL ALL HER FOLDS 1"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842 — 1864.
A PRETTY EXHIBITION NEAR BROMPTON.
THIS IS THE WAY THOSE POOR YOUNG SWELLS, HIPPS AND FIPPS. ARE OBLIGED TO GO OUT TO DINNER, IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE SCARCITY
OF THE CABS,
AN OBJECT OF ATTRACTION.
First Elegant Creature, "a-dont you dance, charles i "
Second Ditto, Ditto. "A— no— not at pwesent i i always let the girls look and long for me first:
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John Leech' s Pichires of Life and Character.
A CHIP Or THE OLD BLOCK.
Grandpapa. "Bless his heart— just like me i— spare the */«roo— spoil the child, i say."
POOR COUSIN CHARLESI
Juvenile, "why do they call those things cousin Charles smokes oioarettes? eh, polly7"
Polly. "WELL, DEAR; CF.GAUSE THEY ARE LITTLE CIQARS. 1 SUPPOSE I "
Juvenile. "OH then, would cousin oharles be called a oaptainette, because he's a little captain?"
IJONES, who IS a Volunteer, but is six feet hi^h, twirls Ins moustachios with mild complacency.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Pitiichl' 1842— 1864.
THE BALL.
HARRY BULLFINCHER, WHO IS EVER SO MUCH BETTER ACROSS COUNTRY THAN WHEN HE MIXES IN THE MERRY DANCE fESPECIALLY AFTER
COME TO GRIEF OVER A STOOL DURING A POLKA. AND IS SHOUTING FOR SOME ONE TO "CATCH HIS HOUSE ! '■
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THE PLEASURES OF THE COUNTRY.
Enthusiastic Nimrod. "there's another thing too about fox-hunting which i always think delightful— you come upon such picturesque
NOOKS AND CORNERS. NOW, WHO WOULD EVER THINK OF COMING OUT HERE FOR A »(t«£ WALK I "
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John LeccJis Pictures of Life and Character.
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PREPARED FOR GAROTTERS.
GOING OUT TO TEA IN THE SUBURBS— A PRETTY STATE OF THINGS.
SNOOKS HAS JOINED A RIFLE CORPS.
Snooks. "SPl-ENOID CREECHUn— AINT HE 7 BLESS YOU, HE'S A PERFECT BROKE CHARGER, WAS IN THE HORSE GUARDS ONCE. YOU SHOULD SEE
HIM IN HIS ACCOUTREMENTS, wes in hahncss too. I BCLieVC I "
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From the Collection of ''Mr. PtuicK 1842— 1864.
FELLOW MARTYRS.
OLD MR, SQUEAMISH, WHO HAS BEEN ON DECK FOR HIS WRAPPER, FINDS HIS COMFORTABLE PLACE
OCCUPIED BY A HAIRY MOSSOO !
A SCHOOL FOR OLD GENTLEMEN.
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CRUEL JOKE AT A FETE.
Horrid Boy (to his Cousin), "i SAY, rose i wasnt that major d: vere who just left you?"
Rose. "YES!"
Horrid Boy. "AH, then, i think he might as well have told you what a tremendous black smudge you've got on your nosei"
IN S — Of course (here is no smudge; but there's no looking-glass within rr.iles for poor Rose to satisfy herself.
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Distinguis'ifd Foreigner (who does not comprehend why a frost should stop Hounds.) "AHA! no hont zis morning— mon dieu !-zen zere is NO
COO S KCCT TO-PAY ! •'
THE SENSATION NOVEL.
^ Cb/-.1. •■YCS, DEAR, rVE OOT THE LAST ONE DOWN. AND ITS PERFECTLY DELICIOUS. A MAN
MARRIES HIS GRANDMOTHER - FOURTEEN PERSONS ARE POISONED BY A YOUNG AND BEAUTIFUL G R,.-
F0R0ERIE3 OY THE DOZEN-ROBBERIES. HANGINGS; IN FACT, FULL OF DELIGHTFUL HCR.ORS," '
FIRST BEGINNINGS.
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In-oni the Collection of ''Mr. Puucli'.^ 1842 — 1864.
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TAKING IT MANFULLY.
Keeper, "stop a bit, mester Reginald, and tll lift one on em up i
Mester Reginald, "now you just let them alone, i'M coming overi"
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"OUT AGAIN, JACK ?■'
"YES I 1 ALWAYS LIKE TO GET AS MUCH HUNTING AS I CAN BEFORE 0HSI3TMAS-THE WEATHER IS SO NICE ANO OPEN I "
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JoJiJi Lcccli s Pictures of Li/c ami C haracief.
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AnEH SUPPER. -STRANGE ADMISSION!
f/'r 6' "MAY I HAVE THE PLEASURE OF WALTZING WITH YOU, MISS JONES?"
Miss J. " l would with pleasure, but UNFORIUNATELY IM QUITE FULL'"
PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE.
Old Lady, "but, going in four-wheel cabsi i'm so afraid of small-pox i"
Cabby, "youve no cali to be afeared o' my cao, mum, for iv; 'ao ths hino wheel waocinated, and it took beautiful.
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From the Collection of "7l/n Punch'' 1842— 1864.
A FLUNKEY IN TROUBLE.
John Thomas. ■* hollo ! coachman! MR. blinkers! stop! HERES a COSTERMONGERS donkey got hold of my LEO, AND PULLING THE HAY OUT
THAT I'VE PUT IN FOR CALVES ! '
ALL THE DIFFERENCE.
Sporting Enthusiast (who has with diHiculty caught the Hounds), -what the deuce are you holloaing at-oont you see its a fresh fox^"
Whip. "SHOULD THINK IT WAS; WE VE BROKE UP T'OTHER THIS QUARTER OF AN HOUR!"
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AFTER DUNDREARY.
First Swell, ■■a-a-wawi waw i waw! how did you like him?"
Second Do. "WAW-waw-waw — no feulaw evaw saw such a fellaw gwoss cawicature-waw i
REAL INDEPENDENCE.
Housemaid, -jamesi oont you hear your libery bell a-ringing?"
James, "bother the libery belli i aint going to answer no libery bells-its my Sunday out, and im at church !•■
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MAKING IT INTELLIGIBLE.
Elderly Lady. "BUT i must really beg that you will tell me your fare, i cannot be supposed to know your business i"
Cabby, "well, mum— i dont think we shall fall hout. lets say, three bob and a kicki"
AT A RIFLE COM PETEE-TION IN THE NORTH,
first Volunteer (to Soconit Vohinlcor on the Barrelj. "may i trouble ye to move for a bit, for yere just sitting on the AMUNff tioni"
202
From the Collection of ''Mr. P itnclC 1842 — 1864.
fORCE OF HABIT.— (FOR FAMILY PEOPLE ONLY.)
ADOLPHUS, GEORGE, AND LOUISA, ARE PLAYING IN KENSINGTON GARDENS— TO THEM THE FAMILY DOCTOR UNEXPECTEDLY, A. AND G. AND L. GO THROUGH
THE EXPRESSIVE PANTOMIME OF PUTTING OUT THEIR TONGUES AS A MATTER OF COURSE.
CUB-HUNTING.
WILKINSON WONDERS WHY THE DOOCE THEY CANT GO OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DAY.
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John Leech's Piciui-es oj Life and Character.
AN INTERESTING QUESTION.
Young Swell (who has Just received promise of a Commission m a Hi'lUancI Regiment) now, girls, will the kilt suit my calves?"
Sisters (tittering), "really, dear, you are too absurd:'
WHAT WE COULD BEAR A GOOD DEAL OF I
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl^ 1842 — 1864.
'■/.O/E'S COURSE NEVER DID," YOU KNOW.
IT WAS VERY UNPLEASANT! BUT WHAT JENKVNNES HAD TO SAY TO HIS FLORA, WAS SAID UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES.
FLUNKEIANA.
jonn (nomas bo «eous. ^^^^^ ^^^ ^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^ hanimal was inwenteoi-
John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character.
JUMPING TO A CONCLUSION
Inquiring Youth. "PLEASE, mamma, why is uncle's horse called a cob?"
Mamma. "OH, my dear! because-beoause— why because he has a thick body and short legsi"
Inquiring Youth, "what, like you, mamma?"
THE CHANNEL PASSAGE.
MOisoo as he appeared when viewed through a telescope.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Pttnch^^ 1842— 1864.
Driver (of the Herring Mould, to Party inclining to embonpoint), "hollo, bill i how many sacks O' pertaters and hogsheads c sugar
'AVF YFR GOT THERE?"
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THE SUBURBAN FLYMAN.
Mild. "OH, COACHMAN I MISSUS SAY, YOU'RE TO COVER YOURSELF WITH THIS RUG. AND NOT TO
LEGS AND THINGS ARE REALLY SO VERY SHOCKING."
MOVE OFF THE BOX ; BECAUSE YOUR GAITtHS AMO
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John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character.
A DAY'S AMUSEMENT.
Oriung Lids iloq.) "OH, frank dear, only fancy, George has got so tipsy at the archery meeting, that weve been obliged to put him
INSIDE, AND DRIVE HOME OURSELVES— AND POOR CLARA HAS PINCHED HER FINGERS DREADFULLY PUTTING ON THE DRAG COMING DOWN BLUNSDEN HILL '
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AWFUL TALE OF AN EEL.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842— 1864.
A LITTLE SCENE AT BRUSSELS.
T mpk-ns (who has just come down to breakfast). "Herei i say. garsongi i want a kelkchose for dejewnay i der korfee, and dee hoofs, ycu know!-
IN.B. The Stout Party T. pohes in the nhs is a wealthy Belgian Swel, I
FOR-RAD-FOR-RAD-AWAY!
Mr. Wuzzel (who the last time he weighed was Nineteen Stone, a sack of Guano, and a Barrowful of Bricks), '••for-rad-away:' oh. yes! thats all
VERY WELL— BUT NOT WITH THE COUNTRY (?) AS HEAVY AS THIS I"
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John LcecJi s Pictures of Life and Cluu'dcter.
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MER'i MUCH AT SEA.
FREAKS OF A PET DOG.
Gardener (triumphanlly) "that dog's deen and gone and done it now maam i think i
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842 — 1864.
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A STREET FIGHT.
Wife of his Bussum (to Vanquished Hero). '■Terence, ye great ummadawn, what
DO yer git into this thrubble for?"
Vanquished Hero (to Wife of his Bussum). •■dye call it thrubble. now? whv,
ITS ENQYEMENT!"
THE LOWEST DEPTH.
Inebriated Snob (to party with pauer /amp;, "which is the way-to-to-the
P—P— POSES PLASTIQUES? WHY, HALLO I IS THAT YOU, JIM? HOW THE DOOCE DID
YOU COME TO THIS?"
Jim. "WELL— ALL ALONG O' THEM NIGHT PUBLICS. AND HERE I AM — AN 'ILLUMI-
NATED ADVERTISEMENT' I"
LIKE UNTO LIKE.
Bacon Fancier, "there, nowi— thats my style.'
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BEAR-BAITING.
John Leecii s Pictures of Life and Character.
A LITTLE BIT OF YORKSHIRE.
Horse Critic, "well, William, thats a nice-looking colt, whose is it?"
Horse Breaker, "well, sir, that depends upon circumstances." Critic. "How so?"
Breaker, "if it turns out well, it belongs to mr. b. (the Steward) ; but you know, sir (witli a sly look), if it turns out bad, it belongs to my lord.'
ANXIOUS TO PRESERVE OUR FIGURE, WE TAKE A TURKISH BATH I
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From the Collection of ''Mr, Punchl' 1842 — 1864.
HOW TO BOTHER CABBY.
fare, "how much? now i know exactly what youre going to say: youll leave it to me, but i wont have it. ill leave it to rour
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SUPERFLUOUS ADVICE.
"DON'T CHECK HER, JACK; GIVE HER HER HEAD'
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John Leecli s Pictiir-es of Life and Character.
A FURNITURE REMOVAL AGENCY.
THINOS HAVE COME TO A PRETTY PASS INDEED, WHEN A DRAWING-ROOM TABLE JUMPS UP, AND AFTER PLAYING A TUNE ON ITS ACCORDION, OFFERS
ITS HAND TO THE HOUSEMAID!
(now. without any of the GAMMON OF PUTTING LIGHTS OUT, AND DARKENING THE ROOM, THIS REALLY DID HAPPEN IN BROAD DAYLIGHT— YOU
NEEDNT BELIEVE IT. OF COURSE, UNLESS YOU LIKE.)
THE FANCY FAIR.
Eleanor, "you had better buy some of my cigars-come, take onei
Young Swell. "A-a-thanks. no-i never smoke i"
eieanor. "whati not if i bite off the end?"
AN AFFLICTED ONE.
JOHN chinaman weeping OVER HIS TAIL.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch,'' 1842 — 1864.
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COUNTRY RACES. --AMATEUR PROFESSIONALS.
Starter, 'you'd better be going, sir ; its a start:
Gentleman Rider. "Oh. i'm ordered to ride a waiting race, and i may as well wait here as anywhere else'
AN IDEA FOR A WET DAY.
hang up the crinolines, and have a qame of croquet in the dining-room
John LcecJi s P let arcs of Life and Character.
A STUDY OF CRINOLINE.
Dreadful Boy " my eye, tommy. :f i cant see the old gal'S legs through the piep-holes !
MOST FLATTERING!
Miss Sloiit. "vou see, dear, i thought your swiss dress so pretty, that i have made one
EXACTLY LIKE IT, WHY, WE SHALL BE TAKEN FOR SISTERS I"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Ptinch" 1842 — 1864.
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A HOT CHESTNUT IS VERY GOOD AFTER DINNER, BUT NOT JUST AS THE FOX BREAKS.
Rough Rider. "By yer leave, sir i my young horse rushes so if hes kept waitingi"
SCENE-THE ROW.
jemimer hann is staring at soldier-young spoffington is bowing to georgina martingale— perambulator charges through
YOUNG S.'S LEGS.— sensation I
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THE DOG-DAYS!
1st Fancier, "now isnt he, georgiei— for breed and shape and make, the most lovely little creature?"
2nd Ditto. "WELL, DEAR, HE CERTAINLY fS VERY HANDSOME, BUT TO MY TASTE MY LITTLE TREASURE PUGGY IS PERFECTION, AND SO AFFECTIONATE I"
3rd Ditto. "DID THEY PRAISE THE OTHER DOGS 7— LITTLE CHARLIE WAS A DARLING; HE WAS, HE WAS, HE WASH!"
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THE WIRE FENCE.
(Dedicated to those Farmers and others in the Shires, who use that treacherous and unsportsmanlike contrivance.)
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From the Collection of ''Air. Puiiclil^ 1842 — 1864.
/I IkBlE D'HOTE AT PARIS.
Attentive Swell (to elegant and fascinating American Young Lady, who Aas teen monopolising the adjacent Gentlemen all through Dinner) -let me G4ve you
SOME OF THIS" (handing Article of Dessert).
Belle Americaine. "no, thanksi-well, then, a very little, for ( guess ini pretty crowded now
[Horror of Swells; triumph of neighbouring Female British Contingent.
A FATUOUS FASHION.
TO SIT UPON A CHAIR, AND HAVE ONES HORSE HELD. IS NOW A VEWY FASHIONABLE WAY OF WIDING IN " WOTTON WOW."
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Jo/ui Leech's Pictures of Life and Character.
SERVANTGALISM, <ic,— No. XVI.
Afar/. "DID YOU call, mum?"
iady. "YES, MARY! I THOUGHT I TOLD YOU NOT TO WEAR YOUR HOOP BEFORE YOU HAD DONE YOUR ROOMS, BECAUSE YOU BROKE THE JUCS AND BASINS
WITH IT!"
Mary. "OH, MUM! you see the SH'ff/'S'wERE COMING THIS MORNING, AND. REALLY, I COULD NOT THINK OF OPENING THE DOOR TO THEM SUCH A FIGGER
AS I SHOULD HA- BEEN WITHOUT MY CRINOLINE!"
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BREAKING THE BYE-LAWS.
Irritible' Elderly Gontloman. " hollo— hoy-catch that dog; I've a complaint— where's the
STATION-MASTER 7— UNDER THE BYE-LAWS— ITS A DOG-HERE, I QIVE THIS MAN INTO CUSTODY."
THE COOK'S MORNING SERVICE.
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From the Collection of '' M7\ Pitnckl' 1842 — 1864.
STUDIES OF CRINOLINE DURING AN EQUINOCTIAL GALE.
HERO WORSHIP.
THE •■ KNEE PLUSH ULTRA " OF SENTIMENT-
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John Lcecli s Pictures of Life and Character.
A FOREIGN INFLICT I ON. -Tso. I.
AT THE DOOR PATERFAMILIAS IS EXPOSTULATING WITH AN ORGAN-GRINDER, WHO IS DEFYING HIM WITH EXTREME INSOLENCE, ALTERNATED WITH PERFORM-
ANCES ON THE INSTRUMENT OF TORTURE. POLICEMAN (uNSEEn) IS IN THE KITCHEN, CONSIDERING WHETHER SUSAN'S COOKING OR MARY'S SAVINGS' BANK
MONEY WOULD BE THE BETTER INVESTMENT.
No. II.
IN A BEDROOM A MOTHER IS TENDING A SICK BOY, WHO IS SUFFtFSING FROM NERVOUS FEVER.
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From the Collection of ''Air. P?nick" 1842— 1864.
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PARTRIDGE SHOOTING.
Keeper (who has never seen a breech-loader), "i dont think werry much of im ; why he-s been and broke his gun the werry fust shot i"
RATHER OSSY.
Dealer, "there, sir- he's a rare topped un, why, what a mane and tail hes got' he'd make a charger, he woulD!-
Mr. Green, "but aint his legs a little too thin for his body?"
Dealer, -thin for his bodyi bless yeri you come to hack him about for a few days, his legs ll FILL OUT enough, they willi-
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fohn LeecJis Pictures of Life and Character.
SERVANTGALISM IN AUSTRALIA. — A FACT.
Domestic, "if you please, 'M, i have an hour to spare, and im a goin' to ihy my nlw 'orse !
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A FANCY SCENE-WINNINO THE GLOVES.
from the ORAND PUQILISTIO BiLLET OF THE FIGHT FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP. WHICH MIGHT, COULD, SHOULD. AND OUGHT TO BE PLAYED
AT ONE OF THE OPERAS.
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From tJie Collection of ''Mr. P2iiichl' 1842— 1864.
Farmer. " mornin'. mh. blank i never saw you go so well before."
Mr. Blank, "why, what do yer mean 7 we've never found a fox!"
Farmer, "ahi but i mean so well from cover to cover, you knowi-
PUTTING HIS FOOT IN IT.
MR. SPENCER POFFINGTON MAKES A MORNING CALL. HE WILL WEAR AN EYE-GLASS— AND SKIPS LIKE LORD DUNDREARY-AND COMES TO QRIEF
OVER A CROQUET IRON, TAKING A HEADER INTO THE ARMS OF LADY HONORIA BOUNCER I
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John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character.
SCENE ON A BRIDGE IN PARIS.
NOW, WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE MATTER HERE? WHY. ALPHONSE, IN A BOAT ON THE RIVER, HAS JUST CAUGHT A GOUJON ABOUT THE
SIZE OF HIS LITTLE FINGER I
TU QUOQUE.
Human, ■■hahi you'o be a nice customer to meet on the loose, anywheres after dark, you would i
226
From the Collection of "Afr, Ptcnchl' 1842— 1864.
M SCARBOROUGH.
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A SAGACIOUS CABBY.
■■HANSOM, MISS I YES, MISS 1 CATTLE OH DOO SHOW 7 •'
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IMPUDENCE.
Old Gent. "HOWMUCh?" Hansom Cabman (boldly). "Six shillings, sir!"
Old Gent, "whati why how many miles do you call it from temple bar to the bank?"
Cabman. "OHi if you want to make it a mere mercan-tile transaction, you shall have your ride for nothing.
ONLY DONT GIT INTO AN ANSOM CAB AGAIN, THAT'S ALL." [Old Gentleman is speechless with indignation and astonishment.
A DISTURBED IMAGINATION.
JONES, WHO CANT SLEEP WELL IN LONDON DURING THE HOT WEATHER, GOES TO HAVE A QUIET NIGHT IN A VILLAGE I I
[Portrait of one of the Village Cochins, ic.
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From the Collection of ''Mr, Punch^' 1842— 1864.
WHAT OUR VOLUNTEERS OUGHT NOT 70 DO.
THEY OUGHT NOT, FOR ONE THING, TO STAGGER THROUGH QUIET STREETS, DRUMMING AND TRUMPETING LIKE SAVAGES, AT MIDNIGHT.
DRAMATIC.
First languid S-vell ■■ haw i they're going on still with that dundreary!"
Second Ditto. •■ aw ya'as i it must be a-a-a-a-vewy hard work for a fellah to perform such a-a-cawacter evewy evening-
231
John LeecJi s Pictures of Life and Character.
■^'
RETURN FROM THE RACES-BOIS DE BOULOGNE.
English Stable-boy (to his Pal) "i say. jones, isnt it a pity mounseer has not got another hand for the whip?"
'^cctci. •^Jclu'jsa. C.</,^',ftM. j/^J^
SPIRIT-RAPPING.
Mr. Dunup. "I know that knock i it isi it must bei yes,
it is a creditor II"
THE GRAND NATIONAL ROSE SHOW.
232
From the Collection of ''Mr. Punck^' 1842— 1864.
THE BOX OF BOOKS FROM LONDON.
'NOW. CLARA-WHAT A SHAME! YOU ALWAYS TAKE THE PRETTY ONES I"
RAILWAY GRIEVANCE.
DREADFUL OLD FEMALE. WHO. ALTHOUGH SHE WOULD BE HORRIFIED AT THE IDEA
OF A CIGAR IN A CARRIAGE, SOLACES HERSELF BY CONSUMING NO END OF PEPPER-
MINT LOZENGES DURING HER JOURNEY.
RETALIATION.
A CURE FOR THE BAWLING FISH-SELLERS AT WATERING-PLACES.
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THE SUBMISSIVE HUSBAND.
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John Lcccif s Pic(2ircs of Life ami Ciiaractcr
A BROKEN COUNTRY.
Jones (who has accepted a mount with the Harriers, because it is all galloping and no obstacles). "OH, yes, let him come i that's all very
WELL. WHY. ITS LIKE THE SIDE OF A HOUSE."
WHICH IS THE BRUTE?
UPON ONE OF THESE CREATURES MR. RAREYS METHOD CAN MAKE NO IMPRESSION.
"WHEN DOCTORS DISAGREE," ETC., ETC.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Pujich" 1842 — 1864.
THE MORAL OF IT.
Infuriate Captain, "you scoundrel, ill have you up as sure as you are born!"
Cabby, "what! summons me! oh, no. you wont, my lord youll never take the trouble."
[Exit CABBY with three-and-sixpence oyer his fare.
CRINOLINE FOR DOMESTIC USE.
W/5SUS. "MARY! 00 AND TAKE OFF THAT THINQ DIRECTLY; PRAY. ARE YOU AWARE WHAT A R101GULOU3 OBJECT YOU ARE?"
235
John LeecJi s Pictures of Life and Character.
BADLY HIT DURING THE RECENT ENGAGEMENT WITH THE GUARDS.
Mamma. "YES, doctor, she will sit for hours without speaking a word, she persists in wearing the same dress, and wont part with
THE bouquet I"
Doctor. "HM— WELL, LETS SEE, WE MUST FIRST GET TH£ BALL OUT OF HEK HEAD. AND THEN PERHAPS THE NERVOUS SYSTEM MAY RIGHT ITSELF 1 "
A SPIRIT DRAWING. BY OUR OWN MEDIUM.
236
From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842 — 1864.
SKETCHES AT BRIGHTON.
BRIGHTON JEWELS.
237
John Leech s Pic tit res of Life and Character.
A BIT OF HOUSEHOLD STUFF.
Second Life Guardsman, "lob. jemimer, why we are our own masters, and never show no respect to nobodyi"
Jemimer. •■then ( suppose youve seen a deal of battles that makes you so proud i"
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Pttnckl' 1842 — 1864.
A HINT TO THE ''ENGAGED ONES" OF ENGLAND.
Alice (to flodolph, or rither, we should say, Jones), "now mino. sir: you are a volunteer rifleman, and ,t entirely depends upon
YOUR attention TO DRILL. WHETHER 1 GIVE YOU THAT LOCK OF HAIR, OH NOT I"
239
John LcccJis Pictures of Life and Character.
VERY CONSIDERATE.
Mamma (coming down the steps). "WHY, cornbyn i whats the meaning of this? miss Alice perched on her papas big horse, ano the pony
BROUGHT FOR ME ! ■
Cornbyn. "Yes, ma'am i you see, maam, miss Alice said as you was rather nervous, and she thought that you would get on detter with
RECREATION FOR THE HORSE GUARDS.
AND HOV; MUCH BETTER THAN IDLING IN A PUBLIC-HOUSE, OR FLIRTING WITH MAID SERVANTS.
240
From tJie Collection of ''Mr. Piinchl' 1842—1864.
CaViTAL
PAUc e
ATTEMPTED FRAUD ON THE RAILWAY.
Boy (about fourteen). "K'alf to Brighton.''
Clerk. "ARE YOU above thirteen?"
Boy, "NO. ONLY twelve last •'
Clerk (interrupting). "THEN you are whole price!"
THE PLEASURES OF THE SEA.
[Sold.
THE RIVAL BARRELS.
THREE CHEERS FOR BASS AND HIS BARREL OF BEER. AND OUT WITH THE FOREIGN RUFFIAN AND HIS BARREL-ORGAN 1
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John Leech's Pictures of Life and CJiaractcr.
HOW NOT TO DO /T",— No. I.
THESE ARE THE LITTLE CHILDBEN WHO CONVERT THE PARK RAILINGS INTO GYMNASTIC POLES. TO THE CONSTERNATION OF VOKINS'S HORSE 1-
No. II.
AND THIS IS ONE OF THE HYDE PARK KEEPERS HAVING HIS CARTE DE VI^ITE TAKEN
lMOHal, Wvulil It not be better if tlie Park Koeper attended (u his duties a tittle ?
242
From the Collection of ''Mr. Pituchl' 1842 — 1864.
THE BITER BIT.
First Cabby. "I'M waitin' for the meeger, your honor!" .
Second Ditto (in an audible whisperj. "B'lieve me, tis the ginerau. and i'm his kyar."
Green (?) Ensign. "AW— bore that— cant take me, i suppose? im only a captain."
[Hibernians decidedly sold.
THE GREAT EXHIBITION.
Sarah Jane. " lawks ! why, its hexact like our hemmeri"
243
A DAY A
RITZ.
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John Leecli s Pictures of Life and Character.
IN SEARCH OF EXCITEMENT.
TRYING THE TOP OF THE MONUMENT ON A WET AFTERNOON.
THE BLACK DIAMOND — THE REAL MOUNTAIN
OF LIGHT!!
THE SPORTIVE ELEMENTS.
FOR DOWNRIOHT HEALTHY EXCIILMENT, WE RECOMMEND A DAYS HUNTING IN A GALE OF WIND.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. P?nich" 1842— 1864.
DOING A LITTLE BUSINESS.
Old Equestrian. "WELL but— you're not the boy i left my horse with!"
Boy, "NO. SIB, I JIST SPEKILATED, AND BOUGHT 'IM OF T'OTHER BOY FOR A HARPENNY?"
"•'!--^~^2ss^^^-^i5^^a^^>^^'^^^^a^^"
THE NEW RIDE. FRIGHTFUL SCENE IN KENSINGTON GARDENS!
shall our PRIVACY BE INVADED 7 SHALL OUR CHILDREN BE RIDDEN DOWN BY A BLOODTHIRSTY AND A BLOATED ARISTOCRACY 7 ARE OUR WIVES,
DAUGHTERS. AND DOMESTICS TO BE TORN TO PIECES BY FEROCIOUS MASTIFFS? NEVER! UP THEN! MARROWBONES TO THE RESCUE!
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John LeecJi s PicUtres of Life and CJiaracter.
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From the Collection of ''Mr. Punch" 1842— 1864.
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WHAT WE WANT TO KNOW.
WE WANT TO KNOW WHY THE AUTHORITIES AT GRIGHTON, SO SENSIBLE AND CONSIDERATE IN KEEPING THE PLACE FREE FROM THE DETESTABLE ORGAN-
GRINDERS. SHOULD PERMIT THE TERRIBLE NUISANCES INDICATED ABOVE 7 FRESH PRAWNS, WHITING, OYSTERS, OR WATER-CRESS. ARE CAPITAL THINGS IN
THEIR WAY. AND WE SHOULD THINK THAT THE JADED MAN OF OCCUPATION, OR THE INVALID. WOULD VERY MUCH RATHER SEND TO A RESPECTABLE SHOP
FOR SUCH DELICACIES. THAN HAVE THEM "BELLOWED" INTO HIS EARS MORNING. NOON, AND NIGHT.
NOT A DOUBTFUL RACE.
THE RAILWAY ENGINE AND THE FOXHUNTER — WHAT IT MUST COME TO.
250
From tJie Collection of ''Mr. Punchl' 1842 — 1864.
Captain Limber, R.A. "having placed our burster and prepared our percussion fuse, which, you remember, explodes by the simple fall
OF THE NEEDLE— we PROCEED TO * * * " "
[professor dabbles quite sees that the Artillery is a Service of itself, and having an appointment at the Megatherium, hurries off 6/ the train.
SHOCKING INCIDENT IN REAL LIFE.
Enter Bachelor Brother (who has come from a long day of LiusinesV- "that confounded organ, again! although i told him to go: but-phews!—
MY DEAR REBECCA. WHAT DREADFUL ODOUR IS THIS IN THE ROOM?" ['"'16 truth is, Rebecca has had the Grinding Ruff.an to sketch from
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John LeccJis Pictttres of Life and Character,
A DAY WITH THE STAG.-Ko. I.
TOM NODDY DOESN'T TAKE HIS OWN HORSE WITH HIM, AS HE THINKS IT IS BETTER TO HIRE A HORSE ACCUSTOMED TO THE COUNTRY. THE QROOM
ASSURES HIM THAT HE COULDN'T BE BETTER MOUNTED, FOR THE HORSE IS VERY FAST, WITH TRE/K£lVDJUS JUMPING POWER.
__m.'^^mhM£
Nu. II.
* * * IT IS A BEAUTIFUL FIND, AND T. N. GETS WELL AWAY WITH
THE HOUNDS. THE FIRST FIELD IS A LARGE PASTURE, AND HE AND
HIS HORSE AGREE WONDERFULLY. OUR LITTLE FRIEND THINKS THERE
IS NOTHING LIKE A GRASS COUNTRY — UNTIL HE COMES
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No. III.
'TO THIS PRETTY THING-OVER WHICH HE AND THE HORSE (wiTH
TRE»f£/VDJUS JUMPING POWER) GO, AND ENTER THE NEXT FIELD IN
Nu. IV.
THE FOLLOWING ORDER :— T. N .
HIS HORSE
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From the Collection of ''Mr. PuncIC 1842— 1864.
A PLEASANT PROSPECT.
utile T. N. "SHALL YOU TAKE A SINGLE, OR RETURN?"
Friend, "well, I shall take a return, because I know the horse I'M going to ride,— but YOUD better take a single and an insurance TICKETI"
OUTRAGE UPON A GALLANT TURK.
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John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character.
THE GREAT BONNET QUESTION.
SUCCESSFUL ANGLING.
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A COCKNEY AT DIEPPE.
THE LADIES' LAP-DOG SHOW.
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From the Collectioli of ''Mr. Ptinck" 1842— 1864.
THE ORGAN-GRINDING NUISANCE.—^o. I.
Old Lady (I). "Bothefi over the way! we like the horGinsi"
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OVER THE WAY— THE INVALID.
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John Leech's Piclures of Life and Character
OUT OF HIS ELEMENT.
THAT AWFUL SWELL PERCY DE GOSLING FINDS HIMSELF BY ACCIDENT AT DRIGHTON ON WHIT-MONDAY. HIS NERVES HAVE BEEN TERRIBLY SHOCKED.
ALREADY HE HAS BEEN ASKED IF HE WANTED ANY TEA-ACCOMMODATION; AND NOW A BOATMAN REQUESTS HIM TO " JINE THIS PARTY, AND MAKE UP
THE 'ARF DOZEN FOR A ROW."
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HOORAY I MOSSOO GOES TO THE DERBY, AND IN HIS FAVOURITE COSTUME OF "BRITISH SPORTMANI"
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From the Co I Ice I ion of " J/r. Punch,^ 1842— 1864.
AN OLD FRIEND.
OH DEAR NO! OLD BR— GGS IS NOT DEAD -H^ HAS TAKCN TO YACHTING FOR THE BENEFIT OF HIS HEALTH.
^£<e_
A FAMILY BOX AT THE THEATRE.
A JUNIOR COUNSEL.
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John Leecif s Pictures of Life and C/uiracter.
,Mf^. BRIGGS'S HORSE-TAjMING EXPERIENCES.
No. I.
OUR FRIEND B. GOES WITH A PARTY TO SEE THE MECHANICAL HORSE, HE OF COURSE TRIES ITS POWERS. FIRST, THE SLOW AND GENTLE MOVEMENT 1
DE GUSTIBUS, &c., dc.
FANCY PORTRAIT OF THE NOBLE LORD WHO FINDS OROAN-GRINDINQ AN "AGREEABLE RELIEF."
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From the Collection of ''Mr. PuncJil' 1842—1864.
JViR. BF(IQQ3'3 HOFJgE-TAJvllj^Q EXPEF(IE|^1CES.
No. II.
AND THEN THE QUICK AND STRONG I
7tf£ FINANCIAL QUESTION.
HOBBOR OP JOHN THOMAS 3N FINDINO THAT UPPEB SERVANTS
ARE TO PAY THE INCOME TAX.
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\![\\. BF^IQGS'3 HOP^SE-TAjVIIIMQ EXPEF^IENCES.
No. HI.
OUR DEAR OLD FRIEND BR— GGS. WHO HAS BJCOIVIE X2W PARTICULAR ABOUT THE HOriSE HE RIDES, PURCHASES ONE OF THOSE EXTRAORDINARY COBS, UP
TO WEIGHT, WARRANTED NEVER TO TRIP NOR SHY, A\'0 WHICM ARE SO INVALUABLE TO AN ELDERLY OR A TIMID RIDER ! THE ANIMAL HAS, HOWEVER,
AMONGST A FEW OTHER PLAYFUL PECULIARITIES, A 1-:AE)V OF TF.YING TO JAM HIS RIDER'S LEG AGAINST THE WALL, TO SAY NOTHING OF WALKING ABOUT ON
HIS HiNO LEGS, AS IF HE WERE A BIPED 1 \Tiihia:iU. Mr. B. as he appeared on the pavement.
A ONE-SIDED VIEW.
Sailor (conridenliillj). "i say, jac.<, isn't it quite melancholy to see them poo.i fellows DiEiSED up like that 'ere?"
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From ihc Collection of ''Mr. PuncJil' 1842— 1864.
JVIR. BI^IQGS'3 H0Fi3E-TA]Vll]MQ E X PEF(I E J^CE3.
No. IV,
TU SHOW WHAT PERFECT CONTROL HE HAS OVER HIS ANIMAL, HE SEATS HIMSELF ON ITS BACK WITH HIS FACE TO ITS TAIL, AND-SUDDENLY
OPENS AN UMBRELLA,
A BRILLIANT SUGGESTION, PRESENTED GRATIS TO THE HORSE GUARDS BY MR. PUNCH
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PORTRAIT OF JOHN LEECH
Vol. Page
Abuse of the Aspirate, The Ill 21
Academic Costume II 134
Accepting a Situation Ill 40
Across Country Ill 181
Adding Insult to Injury II 52
Adding Insult to Injury II 188
Adding Insult to Injury II 202
Advantages of the new Postal, &c. I 272
Advent of Spring, The II 157
Advice Gratis I 62
AdviceGratis Ill 187
Affair of Importance, An I 12
Affecting Incident at Boulogne ... II 52
Affecting— Rather II 107
After Dundreary Ill 201
Afternoon Tea II 220
After Supper— Strange Admission . Ill 198
After the Bath II 264
After the Pantomime I 70
Aged Juvenile, An I 223
Aggravating — Rather I 151
Agony Column I 262
Agreeable Prescription, An II 106
Agricultural Distress I 129
Agricultural Distress II 74
Agricultural Distress Dodge, The I 183
Alarming I 50
Alarming ... I 78
Alarming Effect, &c I 164
Alarming Intelligence I 30
Alarming Message, An I 222
Alarming Occurrence I 11
Alarming Proposition II 189
Alarming Symptoms I 10
Alderman's Advice to his Son, The I 37
All is Fair in Love, &c I 2."i5
All is Vanity I 176
All the Difference Ill 199
Always be Polite when Travelling II 195
Amateur Pantomime II 14
Ambition Ill 39
Ambitious Youth, An I 273
Ample Protection II 136
Amusement for a Rainy Day I 280
An Absentee II 232
An Afflicted One Ill 214
Analogy I 113
An Art that doth Disfigure Nature II 186
Ancient Britons, The Ill 1
Ancient Impostor, An I 170
.\ncient Mariner, An I 277
And here are the Girls, &c I 169
An E.xclusive I 112
Anglers hear Strange Things I 36
Angling Delights II 262
Angling in the Serpentine I 102
An Hour's Ride II 74
An Idea for a Wet Day Ill 215
An Impossibility I 263
An Interesting Question Ill 204
An Old Friend Ill 257
Another Bit from the Mining, &c. I 121
Another Bit from the MiningDistricts II 139
Another Bit of Serious Pantomime I 168
Another Innocent and Amusing, &c. I 48
Another Pretty Little Americanism III 167
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Another Railway Misery II 92 1855
Anxious Inquirers Ill 143 1S63
Anxious Moment, An I 204 1S53
Anxious to Preserve our Figure, &c. Ill 212 iS5l
Appearances are Deceptive I 274 1850
Appropriate I 251 1855
April Fool, An II 46 1855
Aquatics I 169 1855
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Aquatics Ill 59 1S5S
Aquatics — A Comfortable Randan II SO 1855
Aquatic M.inceuvres II 168 1S59
Aristocratic Hotel Company, The . Ill 41-4 1863
Arithmetic at the University I 134 1851
'Arry and 'Arriet II 195 1858
Artful Excuse, An I 94 1847
Artificial Ice — Graml Pas des Pati-
neurs II 26 1850
Artistic (!) Studio, The II 193 1857
Art Progress II 127 1S57
Art Treasures Ill 119 1S60
Ascot, At ' I 218 1852
Association on an Excursion, An I 279 1S46
Assurance II 105 1S47
Astonishing a Young One II 170 185S
Astonishing Request, An II 199 1857
Astounding Announcement II 130 1S57
As \VeIl be out of the World, \c. II 105 1S50
AtAldershot II 269 1859
At a Rifle Competee-tion in llie
North Ill 202 1863
At Dieppe Ill 118 1862
At Epsom II 232 1850
At Paris II 169 1S53
Attempteil Fraud on the Railway III 241 1S63
At the Play II 261 1S5S
At the Seaside II 271 1853
Aver.ige Weight of the Foot-Guards II 96 1850
Awful Apparition Ill 171 1861
.\wful Appearance of a " Wopps " I 213 1849
Awful Instance of Perception, &c. I 55 1849
Awful Occurrence at an Evening
Party I 3S 1S51
Awful Position during a Storm ... I 77 1S4O
Awful Scene on the Chain Pier,
Brighton I 50 1S46
Awful Tale of an Eel Ill 208 185S
Awkward I 49 1S55
Awkward Consequence of Remov-
ing, &c I 257 1S51
Awkward for Papa Ill 22 1S63
Awkward Predicament II 189 1S58
B.\CHELOR Housekeeping I 263 1852
Back View, A I 211 1854
Badly Hit during the Recent
Engagement with the GuSrds .. Ill 236 1863
Bad Time for John Thomas, A ... II 225 1S56
Ballooning I 266 1850 '
B.-111, The HI 191 1862
B.ands of Hope, The I 56 1852
Bare Assertion, A II 87 1854
B.arr.ack Life I 58 1851
Bath at Boulogne, A I 165 1853
Battle of the Hyde Park II 200 1855
Battle of the Pianos, The I 2.50 1855
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Battledore and Shuttlecock I 220 1854
Battue, The m 125 1862
Beach, The— A Sketch, &c Ill 161-4 1862
Bear Baiting m 211 1862
Beard and Moustache Movement,
The I 140 1S53
Beard Movement, The I 49 1S54
Beard Movement, The H 64 1854
Beard Movement, The II 128 1S57
Beard Movement, The II 263 1S56
Beauty in Distress II 192 1858
Begiiming Fires for the Winter ... I 279 1846
Benefit of Clergy II 87 1852
Benevolence Ill 61 1S60
Best of Both Worlds I 84 1S4S
Best Preventiveagainst Sea-sickness I 163 1S55
Best Run of the Season, The II 126 1S57
Betting Fever, The I 265 1852
Beware of Artillery Whiskers Ill H 1S61
Billiards HI 169 1S64
Birthd.ay, The I 88 1S53
Biter Bit, The Ill 243 1S64
Bit from the Mining Districts I 121 1S54
Bit of a Breeze, A II 185 1856
Bit of his Mind, .\ I 222 1S53
Bit of Household Stuff, A Ill 238 1S62
Bit of Serious Pantomime, A I 168 1855
Bitter .Sarcasm I 27 1S50
Bhck Diamond, The Ill 246 1S51
Black Indignity, A II 127 1857
Bless the Boy! I 15 1850
Bless You— Bless Vou ! II 153 1S55
Blind with Rage II 201 1856
Board and Lodging Ill 64 1864
Boat for an Hour, A I 151 1S46
Bois de Boulogne — For Cavaliers
only HI lis 1S63
"Bolted!" I 265 1S52
Bon-bon from a Juvenile 1'; rt ■, A I 17, 90 1S51
Bon-bon from a Juvenile P.iny, A II 33 1851
Bores of the Beach, The Ill 101 i860
Bottom-FLshing I US 1S55
Bouncer, A HI 94 i860
Box of Books from LondoD, The... HI 233 1856
Breaking the Bye- Laws Ill 220 1852
Bribery is detestable, but Politeness
costs Nothing I 183 1847
Brighton Jewels Ill 237 i860
Brilliant Idea, A I 259 1854
Brilli.int Suggestion, A HI 261 1S58
British Forces, The, and the Crimea II 114 — 120
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British JurymanPreparing,&c., The II 236 1S59
British Rutfian, A I 132 1S52
Briton Abroad, The I 124 1S53
Broad Caricature II 47 1843
Broken Country, A HI 234 1S64
Brook Green \'olunteer, The I 155,
157, 159, 173, 174, 175, 177 1846
Brook Jump, The HI 145 1S63
Brothers in Arms II 187 1S53
Brown Entertains his Friends II 10 1859
Brutal Fellow, A I 46 1S53
Brutal Levity II 258 1863
Business-like H 63 1854
Bye-D.ay at Easter, A II 211 1858
Index.
Vol. Pace
By the Fast Train Ill 115
By the " Sad Sea Waves " I 268
By the Sad Sea Waves II 108
By your Leave Ill 49
Cabman's Guide, The Ill r.2
Camp Life^A liit of Sentiment ... II fiO
Camp Life — A U.iy Surprise 11 271
Camp Life — A Night Surprise ... II 271
Candid I 127
Candid '.. II 231
Canine II 139
Canine Ill 48
Capillary Attractions Ill 35
Capital Finish, A Ill 156
Capital Ofier, A I 208
Careful Rider, A II 269
Carte de Visite, The Ill l.')7
Case of Real Distress, A II 47
Catchint; a Tartar II 184
Caught.' I 98
Cause and Effect Ill 'iu
Cause for Reproof, A I 257
Caution during Mistletoe Season . . II 1
Caution to a Little Boy, A I 119
Caution to Gentlemen II 250
Caution to the Unwary, A Ill 14
Caution to Travellers II 171
Cautious Bird, A II 100
Cavalier, A II 241
Censors II 256
Census, The II 259
Certainly Not II 72
Chaff Ill 103
Chamlrer Practice Ill 129
Champion, The II 20
Chance for Jeames, A Ill 53
Changing the Suliject I 122
Channel Passage, The Ill 206
Chatelaine, The I 64
Cheap Day's Hunting, A I 184-5
Chip of the Old Block, A Ill 190
Christening of Jones's First, The... Ill 142
Christmas Eve II 5
Christmas Party, A II 9
Church and .State I 57
Citizen of the World, A II 207
Civil Cabman, The II 240
Clerical Beard Movement, The ... Ill 49
Close of the .Season I 279
Coarse, but Characteristic II 139
Cockney at Dieppe, A Ill 254
Coincidence, A Ill 32
Cold Comfort I 139
Cold Weather II 29
Collar Mania, The Ill 64
Comet, The II 229
Comfortable Quarters Ill 152
Comforter, A Ill 19
Coming Collision, The II 225
Coming Home I 86
Coming to the Point I 19
Common Objects at the Seaside ... II 193
Common Objects at the Seaside ... II 254
Comparative Love I 174
Complacent Belief, A II 270
Complimentary I 65
Complimentary I 261
Complimentary Ill 225
Complimentary to Paterfamilias ... Ill 16
Compliments I 216
Compliments of tlie Season II 4
Confidence of Youth, The II 96
Confirmed Bachelor Ill 159
Confound the Shops I 51
Connoisseur, A Ill 135
Conscientious Stalile Keeper, 'I he I OS
Considerate Attention Ill 26
Consolation I ll.s
Consolation II 263
Consolation Ill 94
Consolation Ill 130
Consoling for Consols Ill 96
Consols at 90, Consols at So I 107
Constitutional Walk, The I 258
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D.ay after the Juvenile Party, The II 37
D.ay at Biarritz, A HI 244-5
Day at the Camp, A II 251
Day vei-y late in the Season, A
Day with the Stag, A
Day's Amusement, A
Day's Pleasure, A
Day's Pleasure, A
Deal, A
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Delicacy of the Season I 56
Delicate I 54
Delicate Compliment, A H 67
Delicate Creature, A H 85
Delicate Hint, A H 108
Delicate Hint, A Ill 13
Delicate Test II 225
Delicate Way of Putting It H 247
Delicious II 36
Delicious HI 136
Delicious Dip, A H 207
Deliciou:: Miirscl, A I 25
Delicious Sail olT Dover, A I 87
Delightful— Oh ! Here's a Jolly
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{"'Delightful Outdoor ENercise I 267
i86o%r^)elightful Privilege during Winter II 25
1845 Wjelights of Travel I 162
delusion, A I 2(l7
Delusive Notion II 146
Demon of the Street, The II 223
Derby I'.pidemic I 14
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Diflfere nee in Opinion, .A. Ill 12 1S63
DifTerence of View I 176 1847
Different Opinions I 69 1851
Different People have Different
Opinions I 26 1852
Difficult Task, A HI 127 1850
Dignity and Impudence HI 00 1861
Dignity and Impudence HI 150 1858
Dignity of Age, The Ill 15 1856
Diner a la Russe Ill 126 1862
Dining under Difficulties Ill 3 1861
Dinner-Bell, The Ill 259 1849
Dip in French Waters, A Ill 68 1862
Disagreeable Truth II 92 1851
Disappointed One, The II 187 1858
Discernment I 48 1853
Discretion II 64 1847
Disgusting for Augustus II 196 1858
Dissenters in the University HI 127 1855
Distraction I 86 1847
Distressed Agriculturist, A II 238 1S56
Distressing Result of eating Turkey II 34 1855
Distressing Result of Emigration... I 146 1851
District Telegraph, The HI 23 1863
Disturbed Invagination, A HI 230 1859
Disturljcr of Public Peace, A II 135 184S
Distwessing — Vewy I 66 1S53
Diving Belles HI 118 1862
Division of Labour I 89 1853
Docile Husband, The I 258 1847
Dog-days I 77 1S53
Dog-days, The HI 218 1864
Doing a Little Bill I 20 1846
Doing a little Business Ill 247 1864
Doing it Thoroughly I 153 1855
Domestic Bliss 136,147 1847
Domestic Bliss '. I 24 1848
Domestic Bliss II 56 1847
Domestic Doctoring II 181 1856
Domestic Economy II 99 1859
Domestic Event in the Zoo I 166-7 1S50
Domestic Extravaganza II 205 1858
Domestic Sanitary Regulations ... I 125 1S50
Doosed aggravating for Cornet
Flinders '. Ill 55 1863
Double Game, A II 239 1858
Doubtful I 257 1850
Doubtful Compliment, A Ill 126 1862
Dramatic Ill 231 1863
Drawing Room, A HI 127 1858
Dravving-Room Entertainment, .A I 219 1853
Drawing Room, The HI 14 1S63
Drawing the Line II 141 1S57
Dreadful Crisis I 105 1848
Dreadful Destitution I 209 1848
Dreadful for Young Oxford II 213 1859
Dreadful Joke II 47 1855
Dreadful Shock to the Nerves, ,\ I 52 1846
Dress Circle at Punch and Judy ... II 39 1854
Dried Up HI 86 1859
Duet under Difficulties, .A HI 176 1863
Dumb Waiter, A I 33 1849
During the Frost, Xc I 138 1S54
Dust Ho! The Long Dress Nuisance III 184 1S63
Dweadful Accident in High Life... II 93 1S57
Eager Applicants II 39 1S54
Early Education I 183 1S52
Early Philosophy II 112 1847
Easier Said than Done II 239 1856
Easily Pleased I 50 1S52
Easily Satisfied I 52 1852
East Wind Joke, An II 255 1S55
Easy Forecast, An I 244 1S53
Easy Matter, An II 270 1859
Easy Shaving I 134 1S52
Educational Movement I 253 1S4S
Education in the Mining Districts II 95 1S55
Effect of Sixpence a Mile Ill 157 1S57
Effect of Stopping the Grog Ill 154 1S49
Efiects of Salt Water, &c ."! I 227 1852
Effects of the Weather, &c Ill 172 1861
Elegant and Rational Costume I 135 1S50
Elegant Habit I 112 1853
Eligible Party, -Vn .. II 103 1S4S
Emi.hatic HI 4 1S61
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End of a Five Minutes' Burst, The I 178 1847
End of a Friend of the Family ... Ill 116 1862
Energetic I 99 1850
Eng.iged Ones, The Ill 168 1847
Enghsh Darlings, &c Ill 98 1862
English Gold Field, An Ill 36 1854
English Nobleman, An, &c 11 109 1848
English Soldiers, &c HI !'S i860
Enter Mr. Bottles the Butler I 47 1854
Enthusiasm II 115 1854
Enthusiastic Fisherman, An I 1-7 1849
Envious Youth, An II 18 1857
Epigrammatic II 189 1845
Equestrian Difficulty, An II 227 1858
Equine II 144 1858
Escort, An Ill 148 1862
Evening Parties I 25 1849
Evening Party at Sebastopol II 116 1854
Every Lady her Own Bathing
Machine II 58 1849
Every Little helps I 108 1850
Evil Communications I 267 1854
Excellent Wine, An I 35 1846
E.\cessively Polite I 68 1851
Excess of Cleanliness, An Ill 28 i860
Excited Nimrod, An I 254 1853
E.xcitement II 53 1856
Excursion Boat after a Boisterous.&c. II 172 1857
E.xhausted Student, The Ill 65 1862
Expanse of Fashion, The II 203 1859
Experienced Veteran, An I 259 1854
Experiment on a Vile Body, An ... Ill 29 1852
Express Ill 66 1864
Extravagance Ill 29 1858
E.xtreme Delicacy I 260 1848
Extremes Meet I 214 1S45
Eye to Business, An I 75 1845
Facetious Inference, A Ill 7 1S61
Fact, A I 128 1854
Fact, A II 243 1861
Fact, A Ill 18 i860
Fact, A Ill 153 1S60
Fact from the Nursery, A II 234 1856
Faded Youth, A ..' II 131 1847
Fair and Equal II 30 1858
Fair Disputants II 258 185S
Fair Toxophilites, The II 221 1858
F.ilse Alarm, surely ! Ill 52 1861
F.ilse Position, A I 85 1853
Familiarity I 251 1846
Family Box at the Theatre, A Ill 257 1857
Family Group, A II 6 1S62
Fancy Dress Ball I 62 1846
Fancy Fair, The Ill 214 1864
Fancy goes a Great Way II 257 1846
Fancy Portrait I H 1852
Fancy Scene — Winning the Gloves III 221 1S60
Fancy Sketch II 270 1858
Fancy -Sketch Ill 31 1S60
Farewell Ill 264 1856
Farm-yard, The II 246 1853
Fashionable Intelligence t 6 1845
Fashionable Intelligence I 151 1845
Fashion for next Summer, The ... Ill 139 i860
Fashion in Pins, A I 32 1845
Fashion of the Period .., II 247 185S
Fashions for Fast Men I 205 1847
Fashions in Hair Ill 107 1862
Fashions, The I 24 1850
Fatuous Fashion, A Ill 219 185S
Fauhy Mirror, A I 116 1850
Fellow Feeling II 246 1856
Fellow Martyrs Ill 193 1864
Feminine Amenities II 174 1856
Feminine Rivalry Ill 175 1864
Festive Season, The II 25 1S57
Filling up the Census Paper I 131 1851
Financial Difticulty, A Ill 11 1861
Financial Question, The Ill 259 1862
Fine Business, indeed, the Wretch ! I 247 1S55
Fine Disposition, A I 63 1S48
Fine Hautboys II 51 1855
Fine Polish, A HI 96 1S52
Finishing Touch to a Picture II 51 1854
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First Beginnings HI 194
First Day of the Season HI 35
First of September Ill 70
Fish Dinner, The I 14
FLshing off a Watering Place I 83
Fishing off Brighton I 151
Fishing with Flies I 1 11
Fitting Hospitality HI 176
Flagrant Attempt, A HI 177
Flattering H 87
Flattering Proposal HI 155
Flowers of the French Army I 76
Flunkeiana II 54
Flunkeiana H 181
Flunkei.ana HI 104
P'lunkeiana HI 205
Flunkeiana Rustica II 24
Flunkey in Trouble, A HI 199
Flycatcher, The II 64
Fly-Fishing 1156,254
Fly Fishing H 67
Fly-Fishing HI 170
Fog, The, is so very Thick, &c. ... II 28
Folkestone, Arrival of the Boat... I 203
Folly and Innocence II 140
P'ond Delusion HI 111
Foolish and a Betting Man, A I 263
ForceofHabit Ill 146
Force of Habit (for Family People
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Foreigner of Distinction I 70
Foreign Infliction, A Ill 222
For-rad,— For-rad— Away ! HI 209
Fortunate Fellows H 231
Fortune's Favourite II 100
Fortune-Telling II 70
Four-in-Hand Mania, The II 226
Fox Hunting in a Fog II 223
Fox steals away from Cover I 106
Fragment, A I 84
Fraternity II 128
Freaks of a Pet Dog HI 210
French as it is Spoken H 245
Freshener on the Downs, A HI 120
Fresh Morning I 247
Friendly Badinage H 217
Friendly but very Unpleasant I 214
Friendly Mount, A II 61
Friendly Oft'er, A HI 71
Friendly Prescription HI 21
Friendly Sympathy II 250
Frightful! I 206
Frightful upset of Dignity I 148
Frivolity " Ill 99
Frolic Home after a Blank Day, A lit 196
From a Beautiful Miniature I 34
From the Mining Districts I 241
From the Mining Districts II 135
Frozen-out Fox Hunter, The H 78
Frozen-out Fox Hunters II 31
Frugal Marriage Question, The ... H 88
Fumigation H 211
Furniture Removal Agency, A HI 214
G.\LE, The Ill 73
Gallantry I 32
Gammon I 266
Garotte Effect, A HI 119
Garret and the Conservatory, The I 124
Gay Young Fellow, A ... I 16
Generous Offer HI 45
Generous Offer, A H 162
Gent at Cost Price, A HI 155
Genteel Practice I 26
Gentle Craft, The I 104
Geographical Joke, A .. HI 143
Glorious News I 74
Glorious News for the Boys II 35
Going North HI 81
Going out Arresting I 244
Going out of Town II 191
Going out of Town HI 16
Going out to an " At Home " I 130
(loing through the Alph.abet HI 166
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Going to Cover I 72 1852
Going to Cover Ill 124 1S61
Going to the Ball — the Finishing
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Going to the Park II 263 1859
Golden Rule, A II 107 1846
Gold Field in the " Diggins," A ... Ill 37 1854
Gold Fish at Hampton Court, The I 65 1846
GoncAway! HI 30 1861
Good Blacking ... Ill 102 1853
Good Catch, A II 245 1856
Good Cheer II 7 1848
Good Little Boy, The I 26 1850
Good Liver, A II 152 1857
Good News II 135 1847
Good News, Real Sentiment H 47 1854
Good Old Comic Clown II 38 i860
Good Reasons I 224 1852
Good Security II 48 1853
Good-sized Float, A I 277 1852
Gordian Knot for Robinson, A ... HI 17 1862
(Gorgeous Spectacle I 248 1854
Grand Charge of Pcrambulators,iVc. II 234 1856
Grandmamma is supposed, &c. ... I 115 1851
Grand National Rose Show Ill 232 1858
Grand Show of Prize Vegetarians I 117 1852
Great Bargain, A I 171 1S54
Great Bonnet Question, The HI 254 1S57
Great Boon, The H 140 1858
Great Boon to the Public II 68 1855
Great Chartist Demonstration, The I 269-72 1848
Great Exhibition HI 243 1862
Great Exhibition, Memorials of the I 228-40 1851
Great Linen-drapery Nuisance, The I 273 1847
Great Loss, A 1 52 1852
Great Ment,al Effort, A I 85 1853
Great Misfortune, A I 245 1847
Great Plague in Life, A II 212 1859
Great Tobacco Controversy, The... II 16U 1S57
Great Want of Veneration I 22 1844
Great Whisker Cutting Movement III 116 1861
Greenwich Dinner, The I 9 '853
Greenwich Fair, At I 182 1S46
Grievance, A II 119 1856
Grievance, A HI HI 1863
Gro.ss Insult I 126 1852
Grcss Offence, A I 97 1848
Ground Swell, A HI 28 1861
Groundless Alarm I 156 1850
Groundless Alarm IH 170 1861
Groundless Alarm HI 142 1862
Grouse Shooting late in the Season I 179 1854
Guardian of the Field, The HI 111 1855
Guy Fawkes' Day H 254 1856
Hack for the Day, A I S 1853
Hair Dressing Nowadays HI 175 1864
Hall along of them Betting Offices I 46 1852
ILansom Offer, A I 252 1852
Happy Notion, A H 265 1S58
Happy Notion, A H 14 1859
H.ard Case in the Baltic ... H 119 1856
Hard Rider, A I S9 1S54
Harry takes his Cousins, &c HI 145 1S62
Hat Moving Experiment, The 1 172 1S53
Haven of Refuge, A H 209 1856
ILaving a Pair On H 38 1857
Haymarket and Thereabout, The . HI 88 1862
Healthy and .Vmusing Game HI 45 i860
Heart-Bre.aking 1 215 1854
Heartless Practical Joke H 210 1858
Heavy Blow, A I 136 1852
Held in Check HI 33 1858
Helping Him On HI 61 1861
Heroism I 272 1855
Hero Worship HI 221 1S50
Hi' Art H 190 1857
Highland Game in a London
Street, A I \\ '849
Highly Interesting I '1^ 1S52
Hill at Epsom, The HI 72 1S61
Hint to the Authorities, A H 146 1846
Hint to the Enterprising, A H 243 1857
Hint to Engaged OnesofEngland,A IH 239 1S59
Hint to Gentlemenriding Home, &c. II 221 1858
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Hint to Railway Travellers, A ... II 205 1856
Hint to Travellers Ill 48 i860
Holidays at Home Ill 183 1S60
Home Amusements H 13 1856
Home Enjoyments II 13 1859
Home for the Holidays I "22 1S4S
Home for the Holidays II U 1S63
Home for the Holidays H 33 1S59
Honeymoon, The I 7^1 1S50
Honours to the Brave HI lU 1855
Hooking and Eyeing I It! 185 1
Hopeful Prospect, A HI 10 1S63
Horrible Business, A I 142 1851
Horrible Idea, A I 247 185s
Horrible Incident in Real Life I ll(i 1852
Horrible Question after, &c II 189 1856
Ib.rrid Boy, A II 261 1856
Horrid Girl Ill 144 i86[
Horrors of War, The H 62 1853
Horse Dealer's Logic, A HI 140 1863
Hot Chestnut, A, is very Good, &c III 217 1862
Household Economy HI 138 1S61
Housemaids Refusing Service I 114 1S52 '
How Disagreeable the Boys are ... II 27 1855
How do you like it ? I 135 1850
HowJackmadetheTurk Useful, &c. II 117 1855
How Kind I 203 1854
How No. 4enjoyed Himself, &c.... I 142 1S50
How Not to Do it Ill 242 1863
I low to Bother Cabby HI 213 1863
How to Clear a Carriage for a Cigar HI 182 1864
How to Dress a Lobster I 62 1851
Ilowto Escapefroma ScoldingWife I 221 1S47
How to Flatter a Gent I 253 1854
How to Get a Connection I 222 1854
How to Get Rid of a Gratis Patient I 14 1846
How to Make a Chatelaine, &c. ... I 90 1849
How to Make a Watering Place. &c. HI 24 i8bi
How to Make Culprits Comfortable I 137 1849
How to Suit the Taste I 12 1S46
How to Take Care of the Children I 177 1S52
How Troublesome the Boys are ... II 27 1847
How very Embarrassing ! 11 103 1S55
How would it be without Crinoline? HI 197 1864
Humility II 250 1843
Humorous Customer, A I 181 1853
Humour of the Streets, The Ill 90 1S60
Humour of the Streets, The HI 139 1861
Humours of the Street, The II 171 1859
Hunting from Town HI 147 1862
Hunting Memorandum I 100 1853
Hurrah! HI 263 i860
Husband as He Ought to Be, &c. . II 105 1856
Husband Taming H 175 1859
Hush! Hush! HI 122 1863
Hygienic Pleasure, A HI 200 1863
Ice Harvest, The II 78 1855
Idle Servant, The HI 99 1S63
If you want a Thing Done, &c. ... II 178-180 185S
Imitation is the Sincerest Flattery. II 185 1856
Imitation is the Sincerest Flattery. II 160 1S58
Immense Treat for Party Concerned HI 102 I861
Impending Disaster, An I 82 1847
Impertinent Curiosity II 173 1857
Important Matter HI 149 i860
Impostor, An HI 150 1863
Improvement in Irish Affairs I 217 1854
Improving the Time HI 141 1857
Impudence I 21N 1848
Impudence H 24 1844
Impudence HI 230 1849
Impudent Minx, An I 64 1852
In a Hurry II 262 1857
In a very Bid Way I 205 1S53
In Barracks HI 94 i860
In Camp II 173 1853
In Camp, Hospitality I 85 1853
Incident in a French Revolution ... II 92 1848
Incident of Camp Life, An II 213 1853
Incident of Tr.avcl, An II 84 1S56
Incident of Travel, An HI 88 1859
Incident ol Tr.avel, An Ill 158 1864
Incident with the 0. P. Q. Hounds II 67 1857
Incident of Weight, An II 130 1856
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Incredible H 49 1853
Indiscretion, An II 202 1859
Indiscretion I 224 1S55
Indolence H 258 1S59
Influence of the Railway on the
Rhine HI 173 1864
Influenza, The I 262 1S47
In for it I 7 1S44
Information I 126 1846
Infra dig II 83 1853
Ingenious Fellow, .-\n I 95 1851
Ingenious Idea I 67 1853
In Good Society HI 249 1S51
Injured Brother, An HI 15 1S61
Injured Indiviilual, An H 216 1S57
Innocence I 24 1847
Innocent and Amusing Little Trick I 48 1848
Innocent Delusions HI 139 1863
Innocent Mirth H 37 1848
Inquiring Mind, An I 261 1847
Inquiring Mind, An HI 45 1861
In Search of a Victim HI 11 i860
In Search of Excitement Ill 246 1850
In Society H 15 1862
Instate HI 146 1844
Insulting a Scotchman I 264 1S54
Insulting a Refugee 11 157 1842
Interesting I 148 1852
Interesting Group, &c II 159 1855
Interesting SceneduringtheCanvass I 20 1852
Interesting Story, The I 31 1850
" In the Bay of Biscay, O ! " HI 115 1862
In the Park ' II 68 1859
In the Park II 131 1859
In the Ranks H 57 1853
In the Streets H 131 1857
In the Volunteers HI 25 1862
In the Witching Time of Life II 204 1859
Invalid, The HI 103 i860
Irish Hotel, An I 217 1846
Irish Lake Fishing II 254 i860
Irresistible .. II 141 1857
Irresistible HI 99 i860
hit So? I 150 1849
Is Smoking Injurious ? II 90 1857
It must be all right II 199 1858
It's the Early Bird, &c II 224 1858
Jack Ashore H 52 1854
Jack Tar, A I 37 1850
Jealousy I 16 1850
Jealousy I 259 1854
Jewd'Esprit H 101 1855
John Bull ala Fran9ais HI 262 1855
John Thomas misplaced I 114 1848
John Thomas non-plushed II 95 1855
'|ohn Tomkins and 'Arry Bloater... HI 68 1862
Jolly Anglers HI 125 1S64
Jolly Dog, A I 64 1850
Jolly Game, A HI 221 1S57
Jolly Game of Snowballing, The ... 11 17 i860
Jolly old Paterfamilias, A H 8 1861
Jones tries his new Hack H 42 1857
Joys of Ocean, The I 0 1848
Judge by Appearance, A II 253 1857
Judicious I 223 1856
Jumping to a Conclusion HI 206 1S64
Junior Counsel, A Ill 257 1848
Just like 'em 11 137 1858
Just like Him I 154 1851
Just the Man I 30 1852
Juvenile Etymology II 4 1859
Juvenile Party, The II 28 1864
Juvenile Party, The. A Great Liberty II 17 1864
Juvenile Wisdom H 150 1859
Ketchkk I Ketchcc ! H 110 1S52
Kindly OlVer, A II 34 1861
Knights of the B.ath H 208 185S
Knowing Animal, A HI 187 1857
Knowledge is Power I 90 1K53
Ladies of the Creation I 186-199 1851
Ladies' Lap Dog Show, The Ill 254 1S62
Lady Audley's Secret HI 9 1863
LaiMode I 32 1852
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La Mode — The Zouave Jacket ... Ill
Large Bump of Caution, A I
Last Alteration, The II
Last Day at the Seaside, The HI
Last New Thing in Cloaks, The ... Ill
Last Refuge of a Banished Smoker II
Last Sweet Thing in Hats, The ... HI
Late Arrival, A I
Late from the Nursery HI
Late from the School-room HI
Latest Fashion, The HI
Latest Fast Thing, The HI
Latest Improvement, The HI
Latest from Abroad HI
Latest from Paris II
Latest Style, The Ill
Laying the Dust I
Left-handed Compliment, A I
Legal Solfeggio, The Ill
Le Sport Ill
Lesson in French, A Ill
Les5on, The HI
Let us have Japanese Manners, &c. 1 1
Life in London H
Like unto Like HI
Likely Bait, A HI
Likely Case, A HI
Linguist, The ... HI
Literal I
Literary Chit-chat I
Little Bit of Humbug, A I
Little Bit of Sentiment II
Little Bit of Yorkshire, A Ill
Little Dinner at the Crimea Club, A 1 1
Little Dinner at Greenwich II
Little Ducks II
Little Family Breeze, A HI
Little Farce at a Railway Station, A HI
Little Men II
Little Railway Drama, A HI
Little Rowlands' Macassar Wanted, A HI
Little Scene at Brussels, A Ill
Little Shooting in Ireland, A II
Little Smoke-Jack, A HI
Little Surprise for Muggins, A ... II
Little .Surprise, A I
Little Women I
London Cream Ill
London Gent Abroad, A I
London Highlanders Ill
Long Vacation I
Long Vacation in .•\rcadia. The ... I
Look before you Leap I
Looking at it Pleasantly HI
Lost One, The I
Love on the Ocean I
Lovers' Quarrel, The II
"Love's Course never did," &c. ... HI
Loving Cup, A Ill
Lowest Depth, The HI
Lucid Explanation, A I
Lucid Explanation, A HI
Lumping Penn'orth, A I
Makinc it Intelligible HI
Making the Best of it I
Making the Best of it I
.Making the Best of it HI
Making the Most of it I
Mai Apropos I
Mai Apropos H
Malde Mer H
Malicious II
Malvern Hills, The HI
Man about Town, A I
Man in Brass lamenting, i&c I
Man of Consequence, A II
Man of Discrimination, A HI
Man of Feeling, A I
Man of Ideas, A HI
Man of Opinion, A I
Man of Principle, A II
Man of some Consequence, A II
Man's Rooms at the Temple, A .. HI
Manly Sorrow I
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Manners make the Man I
Marcli of Luxury I
Marriage Question, The II
Marriage Question, The Ill
Married for Money. — The Honey-
moon II
Marry on /300 a-year II
Master and Man Ill
Master of the Art, A II
Master of tile Situation I
Maternal .Solicitude I
Matter of Opinion II
Matter of Opinion, A 11 f
May and December II
May Day I
May Difference of Opinion, &c. ... I
Measure for Measure II
Medium, A Ill
Meeting him Halfway I
Melancholy H
Melancholy Reverse of Fortune ... I
Melancholy .Scene at the Opera ... I
Men of Business I
Men of E.Nperience I
Men of Taste II
Men of the World I
Mere Trifle, A Ill
Mermaid, A HI
Mermaids at Play I
Mermaid-,' Haunt, The II
Merry Christmas, A II
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Michaelmas Day. The Cheap Tailu
Might is Right
Might versus Right
Militia Man, A
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Miss and Mistletoe II
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Mistaking a Title _ Ill
Mistletoe Bough, The II
Misunderstanding I
Moderation II
Modern Antique, A II
Momentous Decision, A II
Monsters of thL' Pool II
Monstrous Liberty, A II
Moors, The, Gratifying,^Very ! ! II
Moral Influence of Executions II
Moral Lesson from the Nurser)^ A II
Moral of it. The Ill
More Free than Welcome I
More Light II
More Novelty II
Morning after the Derby, The ... I
Morning after the Juvenile Party,
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Morning Ri.ic, The HI
Mossoo Learning to Swim HI
Most Alarming Swelling, A I
-Most Distressing I
Most Flattering HI
Most Offensive HI
Moustache Movement I
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Moustache Mov.'ment, The II
Moustache Movement, The .. H
Moustache Movement, The H
Moustache Movement, The II
Mr. 'Arry Belville on the Continent I
Mr. Briggs's. Adventures in the High-
lands... HI 81, S3, 85, 87, 89, 91, 93, 95, 97
Mr. Brigjs's Horse Taming H 222
Mr. Briggs's Horse Taming E.\-
periences HI 258,261
Mr. Briggs's Pleasures of Fishing H 41-3-5
Mr Briggs's Pleasures of Fishing..
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Mr. Briggs's Pleasures of Horse-
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.Mr. Briggs's Pleasures of Shooting
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Mr. Briggs tries his Shooting Pony
Mr. Pimch at Home
Mr. Punch's Advice to Housekeepers
Mr. Punch's Fancy Ball ... .
Mr. Verdant's First Attempt
Mrs. J. has the Best of It
Much Above that Sort of Thing ...
Much too Clever
Much too Considerate
Much too Curious
Murder will out
Muscular Education
' ' Music hath Charms, " &c
Mysterious Visitor, A
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Natural Impatience , HI
Nature when Unadorned, &c HI
Nautical Style H
Ne Plus(h) Ultra II
Never carry your Gloves in your Hat 1 1
Never Satisfied I
New Act, The .•. I
New Arrival, The I
New Bonnet, The I
New Cab Regulation II
New Christmas GameforFoxhunters H
New Cook, The II
New Cricketmg Dresses I
New Fashion, The II
New Groom, The .. I
New Hunter, The I
New Industry, A H
New Leathers, too ! HI
New Purchase, The I
New Purchase, The II
New Regulation, The H
New Regulation Mess, The II
New Ride, The, Frightful .Scene, S'c. 1 1 1
New School, The HI
New Style, The II
New Theatre, The II
Nice Bracing Day at the Seaside, A H
Nice Game at Billiards, A I
Nice Game for Two or More, A ... HI
Nice Little Dinner, The HI
Nice Offer, A II
Nice Team, A I
Nightmare, A HI
Noble Science, The H
No Consequence II
No ! Don't H
No Doubt I
No Doubt of it HI
No. 999, Government Transport... HI
N o News is Ciood News I
None but the Brave deserve the F'air 1 1
No Place like Home I
North-east Wind I
Nose Comforter, The II
Not a Bad Idea for Warm Weather H
Not a Bad Judge HI
Not a Difficult Thing to Foretell... I
Not a Doubtful Race HI
Not a Personal Allusion H
Not a Question of Weather II
Nothing like doing it Thoroughly HI
Nothing like Forethought II
Nothing like Horse E.\ercise H
Nothing like Knowing the Country I
Nothing like Mountain Air HI
Nothing like Prudence I
Nothing like System I
Nothing like Warm Bathing I
Nothing to Speak of H
Notion of Pleasure, A H
Not so Bad as he seems I II
Not so Easy .. HI
Not such a Bad Thing in a Siower HI
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Not the F'irst Time I
Not to be Played with I
Not very likely I
Not Very likely II
Not what he wanted I
Not yet I
Novel Suggestion HI
Now I'm Papa HI
Nursery Four-in-Hand Club, The II
Object of Attraction, An H
Object of .'Vtlraclion, An HI
Object of Sincere Pity, An II
Object of Universal Sympathy, An II
Obvious H
Ocean Swell, An I
Ocular D.monstralion HI
Odious Tyranny II
Of a Very Studious Turn II
Of Course I
Offended Dignity II
Offended Dignity II
Office Incident, An HI
Off the Foreland I
Oh! I
Oh, Dear! II
Oh, Horror! II
Oh, how Jolly ! Ill
Oh, that I were in that Balcony ! Ill
Oh, the Curtains ! I
Oh, what a Humbug ! II
Oh, Yes, of Course ! H
Old Boys II
Old Broom — Retiring from Business II
Old Fo.xhunter, The II
Old Gentleman hasa Long Mile, The II
Old Gentleman in a hurry, &c I
Old Joe, An II
Old Mr. Jones as he appeared, &;c. II
Old, Old Story, The II
Old .School HI
Omnibus Incident, An I
On a Parisian Boulevard HI
On Domestic Service H
On Duty HI
One Night from Home HI
One of the Effects of Betting Offices I
One of the Right Sort HI
One-sided View, A HI
One Way of Looking at it H
Only a Penny! I
On the Jetty II
On the Moors I
On the Racecourse HI
On the Sands HI
On the Way to Parade HI
On the Way to the Park HI
Opera, The . I
Opera, The I
Opera, The H
Opera, The H
Opportunity, An IH
Opposite Opinions HI
Order we hope to see issued, An .. IH
Organ Grinding Nuisance, The ... HI
Ornament to Society, An I
Our Boys I
Our English Climate I
Our Foreign Visitors i
Our Foreign Visitors HI
Our Friend Belville airs his French I
Our Guards— They can Play, &c.... II
Our Indolent Young Man HI
Our Lazy Contributor I
Our Lazy Contributor H
Our Little Friend, Tom Noddy, &c. II
Our National Defences I
Our National Defences HI
Our Volunteers HI
Our ' ' Used-up " Man takes a Walk I
Our Young People I
Out of his Element H
Oat of his Element HI
Out of the Fashion H
Out of Town ^
Outrage upon a Gallant Turk HI
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Overtaken by the TiJe, Margate... I 226 1848
O.vfortl Costume I 275 1853
Oxford Costume II 102 1848
Oysters Ill 140 1864
Oysters in June— Delicious ! I 136 1S52
III 121
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II 86 1856
rAlNFUL Subject, A II 169
Painful Subject, A
Partridge Sliooting
Partridge Shooting
Paterfamilias has his Holiday, &c. .
Paterfamilias independent of Hotels
Paterfamiliassuperintends in person,
&c
Patience Rewarded
Patient Heroes
Patronising
Peace Conference, A
Peppering a Gent
Perfect Sincerity ; or. Thinkings
Aloud
Perfect Wretch, A
Perfectly Dreadful
Performers after a Respectable Fu-
neral
Perils of a Court Presentation, The
Personal Opinion, A
Persuasive
Pet-Love
Pheasant Shooting, A Warm Corner
Philosopher, A
Philosophy in Sport
Photographic Beauties
Photograph, The
Physical Education
Picked up from the Beach
Pic-nic, The
Picnic, The, Overtaken by the Tide
Picture, A
Picture for the Intemperate, A ...
Picture of Alimentativeness, A
Pig Pen at a Cattle Show, A
Pike is a voracious Fish, The
Pious Public- House, The
Pitiable Objects
Pity is akin to Love
Pity the Sorrows of the Poor Police
Plain Speaking
Playful Creature, A
Pleasant
Pleasant
Pleasant
Pleasant for " Charles, Dear "
Pleasant Holiday Task, A
Pleasant Intelligence
Pleasant Prospect, A
Pleasant Quarters
Pleasant State of Things, A
Pleasant Street Came
Pleasing Belief, A
Pleasing Delusion
Pleasing Delusion, A
Pleasing Prospect
Pleasure of le Sport, The
Pleasures of Housekeeping
Pleasures of Sport
Pleasures of the Country, The
Pleasures of the Sea, The
Pleasures of the Studio
Pleasures of Travel
Pleasures of Vegetarianism
Pledge of Affection, A
Pluck !
Poetry and Prose
Police wear Beards and Moustaches
Polite Attention
Politeness
Politeness as in Paris
Political Prospects
Poor Cousin Charles
Poor Fellow
Poor Little Fellow
Poor M uggins . .'.
Poor Tommy
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Pop ! I 34 1844 j
Portrait of a certain Student, &c. HI 26 1861
Portrait of a Lady I 151 1852
Portrait.The,— Finishing Touch.&c. HI 74 1S62
Poser, A H 166 1857
Paser, A HI 3 1861
Posing a Customer HI 84 1861
Positive Fact, of Course HI 13 1862
Potichomania I 280 1855
Poultry Fancies I 224 1853
Poultry Fancies— the Pets I 252 1853
Poultry Mania, The I 260 1853
Practical Science H 202 1856
Practising for a Match HI 174 1862
Practising on a Patient HI 124 1858
Precocity II 201 1857 1
Prejudice H 229 1859
Prejudiced Opinion, A II 107 1S55 j
Preliminary Canter, A HI 168 1862
Preparations for War II 114 1854
Prepared for Garotters HI 192 1863
Preparing for the Derby I 176 1S52
Pretty Kxhil)ition near Brompton, A HI ISO 1862
Pretty General Delusion, A II 55 1S54
Pretty Kettle of Fish, A II 183 1851
Prevention is Better than Cure ... HI 108 1S03
Pride I 150 1S45
Pride feels no Pain II 63 1S46
Private and Confidential I 214 1S52
Private Opinion ; II 55 1S54
Private Ojiinion II 128 1S59
Private Opinion, A I 119 1846
Private Theatricals I 81 1S54
Private Theatricals II 16 1857
Private Theatricals — The Mous-
taches HI 66 i860
Probability, A HI 70 1S5S
Probable Effect of Cheap Furniture I 64 1846
Probable Result of the Fowl Man'a I 249 1853
Problem for Young Ladies, A HI 32 1862
Prodigious! I 15 1847
Prodigious Nuisance, A I 136 1852
Professional HI 5 1859
Professional Dignity II 133 1S5S
Professional Man, A I 17 1S50
Professor Buckwheat impressing, &c. I 130 1845
Profligate Pastrycook's, The Ill 113 1S55
Progress of Civilization HI 178 1S54
Progress of Slang, The I 38 1S47
Proper Precaution, A HI 31 1862
Proper Pride : I 30 1S49
Propriety I 5 1 848
Prudence Ill 121 1862
Prudence and Imprudence I 243 1847
Prudential Assurance Ill 75 1S59
Prudent Resolve H 91 1855
Prudent Resolve, A I 98 1853
I'unch, F. M., Sympathises, &c.... II 224 1S59
Punctuality is the Soul of Business I 214 1845
Putting a good Face on it H 24 1S57
I'utting his Foot in it I 18 1852
Putting his Foot in it HI 225 1864
Putting it Blandly HI 109 1S63
Putting Principle into Practice ... HI 5.S 1861
Puzzling Order, A I 92 1S46
Quadrille in Hot Weather, The It 174 1S5O
Queen of the May II 109 1S53
Quid pro Quo, A II 206 1859
Quiet Look at the Country, A II 163 1S59
Quiet Rebuke, A Ill 137 1864
Quiet Weed, A I 15 1852
Quip Modest, The Ill 122 1S62
Quite a Cheap Trip H 195 1858
Quite an I'^.xtjuisite H 54 1854
Quite a New Sensation II 268 1856
Quite a Nice Party II 12 1S60
Quite a Novelty I 225 1854
Quite a Seductive Son of Ma;s II 196 1S54
Quite Exhausted Ill 140 1856
Quite Ridiculous H 101 1853
Quite Uniieces.sary I 108 1S48
Racio for a Bathing-machine, The H 22S 185S
Race for a Fare, A Ill 107 1859
Raillery Ill 207 1S64
Vol. Page Year
Railway Collusion II 91 1859
Railway Grievance HI 233 1864
Railway Literature I 45 1852
Railway Miseries , I 241 1845
Railway Morals HI 141 1864
Rather a Bad Look-out I 62 1849
Rather a Drop I 184 1S55
Rather a Kitcheny way of Putting it III 143 1863
Rather a Knowing Thingin Nets... HI 46 i860
Rather Alarming II 48 1846
Rather Awkward for Tomkins I 129 1855
Rather Deep II 136 1S57
Rather Keen HI 195 1S59
Rather 'Ossy HI 223 1863
Rather Severe I 116 1852
Rather Suspicious I 50 1850
Rather Vulgar, but Perfectly True III 61 _ 1862
Rea.ly when Wanted, &c Ill 228-9 1854
Real Dilhculty, A I 120 1848
Real Enjoyment I 34 1849
Real Enjoyment HI 76 1861
Real Flower Show, The I 190 1S55
Real Independence , III 201 1863
Real Soldier, A II 257 1856
Real Street Obstructions, The II 76 1850
RealTragedy HI 134 1864
Real Treasure, A Ill 1 1859
Real Use of the Bear -skin Cap, The II 78 1S54
Recreation for the Horse Guards... HI 240 1851
Recreations in Natural History ... II 85 1848
Reduced Circumstances I 257 1846
Reflection, A I 170 1S49
Regular Customer, A I 30 1S52
Relaxation Ill 23 1861
Relics of the Siege II 119 1855
Religion a la Mode I 74 1850
Remarkable Case of Table-talking H 226 1S54
Remarkable Occurrence II 153 1857
Remonstrance I 185 1853
Removing I 178-9 1847
Repelling Foreign Invasion H 138 1S58
Repose HI 77 I862
Resources of the Establishment ... Ill 50 i860
Result of allowing Ladies, &c II 175 1S58
Retaliation HI 233.1864
Retirement II 234 1851
Return from a Masquerade I 256 1844
Return from a Suburban Party II 40 1862
Return from the Races HI 232 1864
Returning from the Derby II 232 1857
Returning from the Seaside I 101 1846
Review, The II 44 1847
Reward of Merit I 110 1851
Riding-hat Question, The HI 100 l86l
Right Men in the Right Place, The II 68 1S58
Rising Generation, The I 109 1846
Rising Generation, The I 35,73 l8)7
Rising Generation, The I 66 1S51
Rival Barrels, The HI 241 1S64
Rival Jockeys II 137 1859
River Frolics II 228 1S5S
Road-side on the Derby Day, The I 146 1850
Road, The II 50 1859
Road, The II 191 1S59
Romance and Reality I 13 1S52
Romance of a Bottle II 53 1847
Romance of Roast Ducks, A I 78 1848
Room for Improvement I 134 1850
Rooti-tooit. — I'vegotcher! II 8 1859
Rough Country, A I 256 1S47
Round Hat, The II 132 1855
Round Hat again. The II 164 1856
Round Hat. The. Laden with Novels I S7 1854
Royal Knickerbocker Archers, The H 248 1859
Ruling Passion, The I 28 1846
Ru.stic Pleasantry II 251 1S5S
S.u;acious Cabby, A HI 227 1862
Sailors on Shore Carousing I 137 1850
Salmon Fishing HI l:!;? 1863
-S.ame Old Game H 39 1859
Sanitas H 173 1853
Savage Reproof, A 1 119 1S54
.Scarborough, At HI 227 1862
Scene — A certain gay Watering
Place Ill 69 1859
In dex.
Vol Page Year
Scene— A Club II 86 1S57
Scene — Chiefs of the Douanes ... I 201 1853
Scene — Drawing-Room II 59 1855
Scene— Greenwich II 203 1S57
Scene— Palais Royal II 49 1S54
Scene— The Row Ill 217 1863
Scene — Westminster Bridge I 69 1853
Scene at a Railway Station, A ... II 147 1856
Scene at .Sandbath Ill SO 1S61
Scene in a Modern Studio Ill 29 1856
Scene on a Bridge at Paris Ill 228 1863
Scene on Board H. M.S. • II 211 1859
Scene on the English Coast I 208 1855
Scholastic II 109 1849
School for Old Gentlemen, A Ill 19.3 1858
Science Students II 242 1858
Sea-fishing Ill .'1 1863
Sea-side. Saturday Evening I 21 C 1S48
Sea-side. The Bathing Hour I 152 1S55
Seaside Circulating Library, The... II 46 1847
Seaside Dialogue, A II 205 1856
Sea-side Hat, The I 221,247 1854
Sea-side Literature for Young Ladies I 147 1849
Sea-side Studies Ill 25 1S60
Sea-side Subject, A. Jolly for the
Party in Search of Repose Ill 54 1862
Seasonable Question I 132 1S50
Secular Pursuit, A Ill 92 1857
Self-Esteem I 126 1848
Self-E.\amination II 233 1856
Self Importance Ill 11 1S61
Sell, A I 150 i85(
Sensation Ball, The Ill 88 1862
Sensation Novel, The Ill 194 1S64
Sensible Riding Costume II 198 1S57
Serious Accident during the Frost II 32 1 86 1
Serious Complaint, A Ill 155 1855
Serious Drawback, A HI 9 iS5i
Serious Thing for Brown II 192 1858
Servantgalism I 212,
217, 218, 221, 222, 242 1853
Servantgalism H 06 1857
Servantgalism II 95 1S53
Servantgalism II 249 1857-8
Servantgalism and Fineladyism ... II 156 1858
Servantgalism in .\ustralia — A Fact HI 224 1S63
Servantgalism, No. XIII Ill 10 1863
Servantgalism, No. XIV Ill 12S i860
Servantgalism, No. XV Ill 169 1864
Servantgalism, &c., No. XVI HI 220 1S63
Serve him Right H 142 1S59
Serving Him Out Ill 84 1862
Severe HI 12 1S60
Shakespeare a little altered I 172 1845
Sharp's the Word II 118 1854
Shocking Incident in Real Life .. HI 251 1S64
Shocking Result of wearing Goloshes II 209 1856
Shocking Young Lady indeed. A... HI 67 1S60
Shoeburyness - HI 251 1864
Short Cut through the Wood, A ... HI 117 1S62
Shuttlecock Nuisance, The H 90 1857
Sighing for the Sunny South II 107 1S47
Sign of Progress, A HI 131 1864
Silver Age, The I 162 1853
Singular Optical Delusion HI 135 1850
Sisterly Love H 205 1S59
Si.t of One, &c II 227 1856
Skeleton in the Cupboard, The ... II 249 1857
Sketch at a Railway Station H 190 1S58
Sketch at a Steeple Chase, A HI 145 1863
Sketch at Ramsgate, A I 51 1852
Sketch during the Recent Ciale, A II 176 1856
Sketch from a Study Window IH 78 1863
Sketch from Nature, A I 66 1845
SkLtchfromtheStandatScarboro',.\ II 158 1856
Sketch in St. James's Street, A ... HI 7 i860
Sketch near Burton Crescent I 38 1847
Sketch near Leicester Square, A... HI 72 1862
Sketch of Character by, &c I 95 1850
Sketch on the Downs, A HI 111 1861
Sketch on the Sea-Coast during the
Gale HI 105 1862
Sketching Master, The IH 40 185S
Slang II 61 1848
Sketches at Brighton HI 237 1862
Slow Game, a" Ill 105 1863
Small by Degrees, &c
Smart Youth, A
Snooks has Joined a Rifle Corps ...
.Snowed up
S now- Flakes
Snow, The
.Snuffed out
.Soap-Bubliles
Social .Struggles
Social Treadmill, The .
So Fond of it
Solicitude
Solici tude
.Some more Foreign Visitors
Something in that
Something like a Brother
Something like a Description
Something like a Holiday
Something like a Horse-Tamer ...
Something like an Inducement ...
Something like .Sport
Somethingthe Matter with the Boiler
Sometimes you "pick up" Hunters,
&c
Son and Heir
Soothing E.xplanation
Sound Advice
Sou'-Wcster in a Lodging-House, A
Spacious Accommodation
Speak as you Think
•Special Pleader, A
Specimen of Pluck, .V
Speculators
Spelling a Newspaper
Spirit Drawing by our own Meilium,
A
.Spirit-Rapping
Splendid Day with the " Queen's "
Spoon-shaped Bonnet, The
Sport (?). Fowl Shooting
.Sporting Character, A
Sporting Extraordinary
Sporting Gent Practising, &c
Sporting Intelligence
Sporting Intelligence
Sporting Intelligence
Sportive Elements, The
Spread of the Volunteer Movement
Stag at Bay, The
Stage Fright
Startling Effect of the "Gold
Diggings "
Startling Fact
.Startling Novelty in Shirts, A
.Startling Request, A
Startling Result
Starved-out Alderman, The
St. Bernard Mastiff, The
Steeple-Chase Study, A
Steeple-Chase, The
.Stolen Pleasures are Sweet
.Storm in a Tea Cup, A
Stout Assertion, A
Strange, but True
Street Acrobat Nuisance
Street Dialogue
Street Fight, A
Strong Assertion
Strong-backedCar. A. .Scene. Ireland
Studies of Crinoline during a Gale
Study of an Elderly Female, &c. ...
Study of Crinoline, A
Stu..iped Out
Stunning Politeness
Subject tor a Picture
Subject for a Picture
Subject for Charity, A
Subject for Sympathy, A
.Submissive Husband, The
Suburban Delight, A
Suburban Felicity
Suburban Flyman, The
Successful Angling
Suggestion, A
Suggestive of a Picturesque Figure
Summer in Elysium
Vol.
I
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II
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I
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HI
IH
I
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I
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11
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219
267
192
151
4
3
186
212
63
175
48
260
182
133
33
30
22
238
184
61
70
855
847
861
858
853
847
851
857
852
857
851
849
856
862
856
852
860
845
858
860
854
854
I
261
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I
72
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50
860
I
76
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HI
66
80 ^i
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239
IS,6
I
142
[849
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143
1S61
II
242
■859
I
17
1846
I
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1S42
HI
236
i860
IH
232
i860
I
105
1848
IH
66
i860
HI
147
i860
I
1.31
1847
I
8
1852
I
278
1847
I
102
l8S2
H
268
i8s9
HI
97
i8s9
HI
246
i860
HI
74
i860
I
278
I84.';
11
38
1857
I
134
i8s2
II
102
i8ss
II
145
i8^;3
I
53
1846
HI
152
i8s7
I
111
184-;
I
242
iSs.3
HI
185
i860
I
200
1 8 •53
IH
51
1863
II
110
iSss
IH
123
1S63
I
74
i8so
II
143
iSs6
I
98
184,3
HI
211
1S64
I
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■8.53
II
167
1859
HI
221
1863
I
180
>S53
HI
216
1858
II
162
1S56
I
273
1856
I
45
i8si
III
47
1S61
HI
168
1849
II
259
1858
HI
233
1862
II
235
1S57
I
138
"854
III
207
1S64
III
254
1849
I
93
1848
I
256
1849
I
148
1S52
Vol. Pace
Summer Visitors Ill 22
Sunday at the Club II 214
Sunday at the Roadside Inn II 215
Superfluous Advice Ill 213
Superior Animal, The II 81
Swimmers, The II 244
Sympathy H 102
Symptoms of Hard Reading H 138
Symptoms of Masquerading 11 36
.Symptoms of Wet Weather I 13
Syren, A II 270
TAni.E d'hote i Paris, A
Table Turning at Greenwich
Taking Change
Taking First Place
Taking it Coolly
Taking it Easy
Taking it Manfully
Taking the Risks
Taste
Ill 219
II 247
I
II
I
II
31
230
4
133
HI 195
III 129
Taste
I 60
II 157
Taste in the Drawing-ruom I 250
Tempus Edax Rerum I 78
Tend.'r Point, A II 161
Terrible Accident I 227
Terrible Domestic Incident I 130
Terrible Proposition II 63
Terrible Threat, A IH 34
Terrific Accident II 177
Test of Gallantry, The I 4
Test of Strength, A I 135
Thames Fishing I 71
Thank Goodness, Fly-fishing has
Begun II 240
That is the Question I 133
Thaw and the Streets, The II 35
Theatre of War, The II 34
The Very Thing HI 183
Thorough Good Cook, A I 125
Those Boys again II 81
Those Horrid Boy.s II 89
Those Horrid Boys again Ill 15
Those Shocking Clubs I 205
Thrilling Domestic Incident II 220
Throwing Stones through Ice II 18
Tickled with a Straw II 173
Tight Fit, A I 92
Tit Bit, A Ill 82
To be Pitied HI 181
Tolerably Broad Hint, A HI 130
Toil-Bar Nuisance, The Ill 154
Tom Noddy, Adventures of Mr. ... II 172
Tom Noddy, a Day's Hunting II 244
Tom Noddy's, Mr., First Day with
the Hounds II 71,73-75,77,98,99
Too Bad Ill 116
Too Bad II 33
Too Bad! II 113
Too Bad, by Jove II 210
Too B.id, by Jove ! Vou Know ... HI 53
Too Civil by Half I 70
Too Clever by Half HI 8
Too Faithful Portrait, A I 209
Too Much II 148
Too Much of a Good Thing II 235
Too Popular by Half I 250
Topsy Turveydom I 158
Touching II 226
Touching II 184
Touching Appeal II 206
Touching Simplicity I 223
Towards the Close of the Season ... Ill 92
Town and Country I 81
Training School for Ladies II 121-J
Travellers' Luggage HI 20
Travellers' Requisites I 253
Trial-for-Murder Mania, The I 161
Triumph of Mind over Matter II 97
Troops and the Weather, The I 29
True Politeness I 140
True Respectability I 131
TnieTale, A HI 126
Truly Delightful HI 77
Trimip Card(igan), A II 118
Truth is Great I 207
Vol.
Trying Thing for Tootles, A 11
Tu Qiioque ,..., Ill
Tu Quoqiie, A Ill
Turfites I
Turning ihc Tallies , Ill
Tyranti A Ill
UNABASHEn II
Unconscious Satire II
Unconscious Satire 11
Unconscious Victim, An II
UndeniaMe I
Under the Mistletoe II
Under the Mistletoe II
Undesigned Coincidence, A.i II
Undesigned Incident, An I
Undignified Reminder II
Unexpected always Happens, The II
Unexpected always Happens, The III
Unexpected Arrival, An Ill
Unexpected Bliss Ill
Unexpected Change, An Ill
Unfeeling Husband, An Ill
Unfeeling Observation I
Unfitness of Things, The II
Uniform Stupidity II
Uninviting Prosjiect, An II
Unlucky I
Unlucky this Time II
Unmindful of Dignitaries Ill
Unreasonable Complaint, An I
Unseasonable Sport I
Unwelcome Pleasantry Ill
I-'nwelcome Visitor, An II
Unwelcome Visitor, An II
Up to Weight I
Urgent II
Used up I
Useful and Ornamental Ill
Useful Appliances Ill
Useful at Last Ill
Useful if not Ornamental I
Useless Information I
Vaoaries of Fashion II
Vain Shadow, A H
Valentine, The 11
Valentine's Day II
Valualjle Addition to the Aqunriinu III
Valuable Animal, A I
Valuable Hint I
Varieties in Horse-Taming II
Vaulting Ambition Ill
Very Accommodating I
Very Acute I
Very Alarming, indeed II
Very Artful Contrivance II
Very Attentive II
Very Careful HI
Very Considerate I
Very Considerate H
Very Considerate HI
Very Cruel Satire HI
Very Mne Fruit I
Verv Fine ('■entlemen I
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226
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1S61
1853
1S62
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200
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1S60
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147
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89
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157
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129 185S
6', 1856
219 1S53
74 1S52
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219 1S5S
158 i860
122 1852
85 185S
240 1S64
151 i860
111 1.S4S
91 iS|,S
I ndex.
Vol.
Very Fine Talking , I
Very Friendly II
Very Great Man, A I
Very fireen-eyed Monster, A II
Very Kind I
Very Large Notions II
Very Low People .. I
Very Much Alive Ill
Very Much at Sea HI
Very Natural Mistake, A II
Very Odd II
Very Old Frieml, A H
Very Old Soldier, A I
Very Particular I
Very Particular Party, A II
Very Proper Diet for Hot Weather I
Very Rude indeed II
Very Rude indeed HI
Very Shocking Boy indeed, A II
Very Slangy Ill
Very Thing, The II
Very Thing, The HI
Very Vulgar Subject, A I
Very Vulgar Subject, A , HI
Very Voung Mariner, A I
Victim of Circumstances, A I
Victim of Fashion, A II
Victim of Pleasure, A I
Victim to Over Exertion, A HI
Vision of the Past, A H
Visit to a Dog Fancier, A H
Visit to the Antediluvian Reptiles. .\ I
Visit to the Studio, A Ill
Vive le Sport ! H
Vive le Sport again Ill
Volunteer Movement , II
Volunteer Review, The HI
Vulpecide, The — Base indeed Ill
Waiting for a Dip I
Waiting for the Carriage II
Wake in the Mining Districts, .\... II
Waltonians I
Waltzing of the Period Ill
Wanting in Reverence H
Warblers under Water II
Water Abstainer, A II
Watering- Place Pleasure, A HI
We all have our Troubles I
Weather and the Streets, The II
Weather in the Parks, The H
Wedding Day, The 1
Weight for Age Ill
Weighty Matter, A 1
Weighty Matter, A II
Well (?) Brought Up Ill
Wellington Statue, The I
Well Intended, no doubt II
Well Out of it H
Well Over! Anyhow HI
Well! The Bolilnessof some People HI
Well, thev may call this, &c II
Well Timed Ill
We should Think it did Ill
\\'et Day at the Sea Siile, A II
Pace
Year
11
1846
50
1S57
216
1854
29
1858
164
1854
149
1858
54
1S52
177
1856
210
i860
253
1856
161
1853
79
1850
39
1846
210
1855
59
1858
62
1852
104
1858
53
1847
131
1857
144
1855
218
1857
183
1S60
86
•853
132
1859
277
1854
225
1847
113
1S56
215
1S54
61
1S59
140
1846
96
1846
246
"854
188
i860
230
1859
194
1862
10
1 86 1
6
1S60
185
1862
154
1S47
110
1853
225
1S53
83
1S52
165
1861
1 00
1S52
111
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1.S7
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186
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28
1852
22
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11 1
1855 1
151
1051
1S56
76
1S63
260
1846
114
1S52
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We'll Serve the Shop II
What Indeed? II
What a Dreadful Story ! I
What a Shame ! II
What a Shame! II
What a Terrible Turk ! II
What is it? Ill
What is This? I
What's the Matter ? I
What's the Matter with Him ? Ill
What's to be Done in July? HI
What must be the Next Fashion ... H
What Next? Ill
What our A'ulunteers Ought Not
to Do Ill
What they said to Themselves I
What we could Bear a Good Deal of HI
What we Want to Know
What will He do with Them ?
When Doctors Disagree, &c., &c.
When it is Delightful to Lose a Bet
Where are the Police?
HI
I
HI
I
II
Where Ignorance is Bliss, &c II
Where Ignorance is not Bliss I
Where there's a Will there's a Way II
Which is Best? I
Which is the Brute? HI
Whiskerandos I
Wholesome Conclusion, A II
Wholesome Feast H
Wholesome Prejudice I
Who will Serve the Country ? II
Wiio would have Thought it ? HI
Who wouldn't be a Riding Master? H
Who wouldn't keep a Footman?,.. I
Why, Indee.l? I
Why Not? II
Wicket Proceeding, A .., HI
Will and the Way, The II
Wind S.W., Fresh HI
Winter in the Suburlis II
Wire Fence, The HI
Wiser and a Better Man, A I
Wonderful Intelligent Ctiilil II
Word to the Wise, A HI
Working against Time II
Wounded Pride I
Page
Year
155
i8,i;7
97
iSm
149
>8.S4
53
i8,S3
29
1864
24
18,6
121
18,6
36
1849
255
1849
114
i8,S9
20
1S61
178
231
5
204
250
241
234
110
139
1-2
245
94
276
234
276
158
12
176
154
38
60
267
122
145
57
229
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27
218
263
213
3
110
156
X-CEi.i.F.NT Notion, .An HI 158
HI 179
H 141
I 162
III 119
III 33
100 1S63
27 1S61
(;9 1855
135 1864
82 iSeo
242 ■1858
Yachti.n'O I 276
Yeomanry Service, The Ill 62
Ves, on .Some People Ill 16
Vet another Americanism ..
Yielding to Temptation
Young Affection
Young America
Young England
Young Gentleman and Scholar, .-V.
Young Mariner, A
Young Northamptonshire .. Ill 151
Young Patrician, .'\ I 177
Young Philosopher, A I 215
Young Sportsman, ;\ H 195
Youth at the Prow, cVc I 248
Youthful Sage, .\ II 170
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